BASW and SWU joint initiative with Bath Spa University aims to improve working conditions
Practice (and snacks) wisdom from the authors of the book Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science
Dr Charles Mugisha says the Covid-19 crisis and systemic racism are intertwined
BASW's virtual festival brought together current and past British Journal of Social Work board members to discuss the profession's research base...
BASW advice and representation officer Laura Sheridan highlights bad management in social work during COVID-19 leading to discrimination towards pregnant women, disabled, BAME and agency workers
As a black child growing up in Northern Ireland during 'The Troubles', Annie Yellowe Palma says she was made to hate the colour of her skin. Studying to become a social worker 're-...
What must it be like to begin your career in the profession in the current time? Retired social worker John Fitzgerald spoke to a newly qualified worker about their experience and finds much to...
Tell us how you feel about your profession for the commemorative edition of Professional Social Work magazine
After attending a Black Lives Matter protest Mandeep Gill, a social work head of service, sent the following message to staff...
Former Social Work Today journalist Maggie Fogarty supports the Social Work Benevolent Trust to mark 50th anniversary of the British Association of Social Workers
Social work student Stesa Sibi says an understanding of race is fundamental to understanding people
Social worker Charlotte Jenkins on the task of keeping people safe when coronavirus is putting all of us at risk
Students create web space to share all things social work and support each other
Practice educator Dan Taylor says an action plan is urgently needed
Independent social work consultant Rukhsana Farooqi on practising during the pandemic
Like black actor John Boyega, social worker Amanda Takavarasha felt emboldened to take the mic and speak out at a Black Lives Matter demo
Social worker Theresa Chadenga’s powerful argument for why Black Lives Matter is needed
Narinder Sidhu wrote this poem following the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis
For Mental Health Awareness Week, retired social worker Margaret Turner looks at a new guide on walking's role in recovery...
For Mental Health Awareness Week, social worker Sam Lally shares her experience of the emotional impact of contracting the coronavirus
Virtual UK-wide disco proposed to mark end of academic year like no other
For Mental Health Awareness Week, Victoria Pratt shares her reflections of practice during the COVID-19 pandemic
For Mental Health Awareness Week, Darryl Phillipowsky shares his experiences of practicing during the pandemic
A poem dedicated to victims of domestic abuse and the social workers who support them by Theresa Chadenga
Concern raised suspension of social care duties during coronavirus happening beyond seven authorities giving formal notice
Diary of a foster care social worker during the lockdown
Mental health social worker Daniel Wilding says the pandemic has seen a seismic shift in how social care is viewed
Report highlighting concerns prompts President of Family Court to consider further guidance
Social work student Enya Richards reflects on the inequality highlighted by coronavirus and how the profession should respond
Father with dyslexia wins claim his human rights would be breached by attending court remotely on wife's iPad...
COVID-19 may have turned our world upside down, but children's services director Catherine Knowles praises how her profession has adapted and continues to support families...
Approved Mental Health Professional Greg Slay on the pressure faced by hospital-based social workers during COVID-19
Jean Ross, who worked for children's services in Medway before retiring, says the risk to social workers and families isn't being taken seriously enough...
Jaison Musindo, a social worker with a hospital discharge team in Croydon, explains how coronavirus has impacted on his job
Out of the tragedy of coronavirus a new-found respect for social workers and caring professionals is emerging, says Kate Barlow
Neil Thompson calls for a broad social movement including social workers to push for change after the crisis
Reflections from two social workers working with children and families during the pandemic
Social worker Jean Templeton on how her charity is responding to the coronavirus pandemic
Advice on using tech from a council that has tested different platforms
Social Workers Union highlights unacceptable treatment of staff by some employers during coronavirus
As she recovers from COVID-19, social worker Rosie Meleady speaks up for other workers providing support on the frontline
A message in words, music and images to all those in the caring profession by BASW member Ellah Kandi
Jade Plant calls on the public not to forget the 'shadow workers' when the crisis ends...
Call from Professional Social Work magazine to share your thoughts, feelings and experiences in writing, images or video during the coronavirus crisis
Report sparks vigorous defence of model widely used across the UK when working with families and criticism of centre's research methodology...
Amid concerns over the financial state of private children's homes, Claire Barcham says its time to reinvest in therapeutic-focused local authority-run places...
Drawing on his own experiences, Wayne Reid looks at the pros and cons of private fostering agencies
Colin Slasberg looks at the evidence showing the current system is broken and suggests the way forward
The future of the profession depends on those in the profession, says England professional officer Wayne Reid
The Cathy Come Home producer talks about social work, social justice and other things in a 2016 interview with PSW
Agency apologises and withdraws campaign described as 'jaw-dropping offensive'...
Agency apologises and withdraws campaign after it was described as 'jaw-dropping offensive'...
A message from the International Federation of Social Workers and the Australian Association of Social Workers
We may not have soup kitchens but we do have food banks, says retired child protection social worker John Fitzgerald, and in such hard times social workers make all the difference
Social worker's warning after personal experience of being on welfare...
Social work student speaks out about personal experience on Human Rights Day in bid to raise awareness
An interview with social work academics from three European countries in the frontline of the 'refugee crisis'...
Louise Pashley who led a turn around Rotherham's leaving care service at a time of intense media focus...
Carole Goodman, honoured at England's Social Worker of the Year Awards, on what's kept her motivated for four decades...
