PSW magazine

Ombudsman upholds complaint against authority that sent letter to wrong address

Councils may have to foot 15 per cent increase in charges to avoid even higher social work vacancy rates

Proportion of complaints to ombudsman rises from 17 per cent of total to 24 per cent in a decade

Disturbing findings from Scottish case come as Westminster considers giving social workers in England powers of entry

Penny Wainwright* says a ‘put up and shut up’ culture is fuelling an exodus from the profession

Jessica Bradley takes a look at what a changing landscape could mean for the profession

BASW’s public and political affairs lead Kerri Prince highlights implications of the controversial act for the profession

Emeritus Professor June Thoburn received a lifetime achievement award from BASW for her outstanding contribution to social work. Here, she shares her thoughts with SHAWN MAJOR in an interview written for the Social Workers Union…

BASW members share fond memories and recollections of Kate Pryde

Workers will still be employed by local authorities, the Scottish Government has confirmed