PSW magazine

How social workers can empower people with learning disabilities in local and general elections

Negative storylines are contributing to poor public image and must end, says England’s regulator

New programme of support aims to stop children’s social workers quitting soon after qualifying

Latest figures show 2,045 autistic people and people with learning disabilities still trapped in hospital settings

Concern raised over clampdown on professionals from diaspora

In a world awash with social media, professionals are being urged to think twice before they post

A reminder of social work’s role working with communities to bring change

BASW’s Annual Survey of Social Workers and Social Work gives a barometer of the profession

Campaigners say shock findings should serve as ‘wake-up call’ for government to act over ‘systemic failure’

Dr Neil Thompson warns without a learning culture to embed lessons learned, development courses put on by employers can be a waste of time and money