Each year Carers UK holds a competition asking people to depict what it's like caring for others through creative writing and photography. Here are this year's winners...
I see everything, from disadvantage and oppression to violence and the generational despair passed from mother to daughter with little hope of change, writes social worker Stephanie Antona.
BASW members express concern at the youth justice reform aimed at addressing a lack of education in young offender institutions
The proposed framework to replace Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards aims to streamline the assessment process for people who do not have capacity. But social workers Alan and Gillian Kent worry it...
Call for better training of professionals and improved support services in wake of worrying survey
Verdict on Conservative-run Northamptonshire's children's services comes as social care sector leaders warn government funding pledge is "nowhere near enough" to relieve pressures...
As social services leaders gather for their annual conference in Manchester this week, social care consultant Colin Slasberg urges directors of adult services to ask themselves if they are delivering...
In wake of the Thousand Oaks massacre, it's time to treat such shootings as a public health problem says social work association...
In the wake of intense media focus on knife crime and gang culture Craig Pinkney, who works with disaffected young people, explains what professionals need to know
European law currently allows for co-operation between member states to protect vulnerable children across borders. But if we are not careful this could be lost putting children at greater risk when...
Despite a high-flying career in criminal justice where she saw the impact of domestic violence, social worker Kath Twigg was herself suffering abuse at home. Here she gives a first-hand insight into...
To some the idea of social work activism is nearly as taboo as swearing in church. But Wayne Reid argues it is as relevant today as ever
Social Work Without Borders says sponsorship of championing social work values category by firm criticised over handling of deportations is 'problematic'...
A new pressure group aimed at ensuring the mental health and wellbeing of people working in caring professions has been launched
Responding to Theresa May's announcement of an end to austerity, disability action group DPAC say as long as Universal Credit exists it still real for many...
As he fights cancer, life-long BASW member John Kemmis reflects back on the twists and turns of a 50-year career in social work across both the statutory and voluntary sector. He does so in the hope...
In the wake of concern that agency staff are inadvertently being drawn into tax avoidance by some umbrella companies, HM Revenue and Customs issued the following warning to social workers
We can't empower others if we don't empower ourselves, says Dr Neil Thompson ...
Swedish social worker Soulmaz Bashirinia had a “culture shock” when she came to England to work six years ago. Attending a global gathering of social workers recently made her reflect on her...
Research shows one in four children known to services travelling abroad remain at risk
Tasnim Karim, winner of BASW England's 2020 poster competition, explains her motivation for social work...
Social Work England's chief executive and chair outlined their plans for the new regulator at BASW England's conference in Bristol...
Researchers at King's College London investigated why few health workers become AMHPs...
Social workers are creative and sensitive beings, attributes that need to be protected to flourish, says Claire Ogborn
The seeds of modern day social work can be found in the hospital almoners of the 19th Century. Petrina Banfield takes a fascinating look at how their work still resonates today
Margaret Aspinall lost her 18-year-old son in the Hillsborough football stadium tragedy. Nealy 30 years on she'd like to meet the 'beautiful' social worker who helped her through...
Michael Ridge devoted his professional life to supporting one of Britain’s most marginalised communities. Following his death, aged 62, friend and colleague Jenny Daly remembers his life and work
Social worker Selina Anderson looks at some of the lessons from her experience growing up in care
BASW’s new chair Gerry Nosowska tells PSW editor Shahid Naqvi about her influences and key priorities for the future of the association ...
John McGowan, general secretary of the Social Workers Union, says his organisation is becoming an increasingly powerful voice within the profession
Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock spoke about mental health as he was questioned by a parliamentary committee shortly into his new role
Social work’s grassroot approach is as important to driving “human improvement” as the endeavours of big global institutions like the United Nations.
The world needs more social workers and more community social work if global goals for sustainable progress are to be met.
Former Ireland president Mary Robinson launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump, claiming the US president had pandered to racism to win power.
BASW’s Position Statement on the forthcoming Green Paper could lay foundations for a system based on independent living as the purpose of promoting wellbeing, writes Colin Slasberg
Review: Left My Desk, Lost Watch Theatre Company
As part of the International Federation of Social Workers world conference in Dublin, social workers from across the world took a field trip to Belfast to learn about the legacy of 30 years of...