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...
Call from Greater Manchester mayor at BASW England's social work in disaster conference...
The International Federation of Social Workers condemns brutal police crackdown
Latest report from Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse's Truth Project hears disturbing evidence...
Overseas social work students among those calling for 2021 immigration reform to be brought forward
Parlimentary inquiry says human rights are being abused and voice of families silenced
It is not enough to name poverty, express regret we can’t do more and return to a focus on the individual, writes Richard Lynch-Smith
BASW criminal justice group on shocking report into Feltham Young Offenders Institution
PSW reviews the film everyone's talking about and finds many themes relevant to social work...
Damning report highlights high re-offending rates and poor health, educational and employment support
As the NHS opens its first clinic to support young people addicted to gambling Ian Butler, a social worker with 30 years experience in the area, looks at the issues and offers advice to practitioners
After Scotland’s landmark decision Daniel Jones, child protection service manager at Newport City Council, argues the case for passing a similar bill currently going through the Welsh Assembly
Paul Willis outlines findings of a two-year study that highlights gaps in health and care provision, fear of ‘transphobic responses’ from service users and a need for better training for professionals
Mira Antonyan, president of the Armenian Association of Social Workers, on practising in her country and why she loves her work
BASW Northern Ireland seeks feedback from children's social workers...
Social worker warning on World Suicide Prevention Day
Recognising and challenging poverty is our 'core business' says association chair...
SWU competition winners in World Social Work Day Competition
Bill Stone looks at Oxfam's response to allegations of staff sexual misconduct and abuse...
ASYE social workers raise alarm over caseloads in excess of 60
Viewpoint: Colin Slasberg examines the arguments made by two separate parliamentary committees
Report finds practitioners two to three years into their careers are the least satisfied and most stressed
BASW introduces 100 per cent biodegradable wrap for delivery of monthly publication
Viewpoint: Social work academic Prof. Raees Begum Baig says human rights protections are threatened by a controversial extradition proposal by the Hong Kong government
Mark Goodman reports from a major conference that heard moving testimonies from the so often silenced voices of girls and women with autism
Dr Sharif Haider looks at some key recommendations from a government-commissioned review
Zac McBreen, recognised for lifetime achievement at BASW Cymru’s Social Work Awards, talks about a job he still finds “endlessly fascinating” after 46 years
Answer: ask Brighton and Hove
As Social Work England's consultation deadline approaches, PSW speaks to the new regulator's chief executive about what's on the table for professional, education and training...
Campaign calls for councils to fund play materials for practitioners to use in direct work with children
