Large majorities of Unite and GMB members vote against 3.2% local government pay offer for England, Wales and Northern ...

The Mental Health Bill 2024-25 has now finished its committee stage in the House of Commons, where it was scrutinised by a ...

The number of applications to register children’s homes has almost doubled in the past year, while many more organisations than expected are seeking to establish supported accommodation provision for ...

While spending on children's social care is due to rise by £1bn this year, three-quarters of this rise is accounted for by ...

Most councils report difficulties with recruitment and retention in relation to adults, children's and mental health social ...

A social work manager celebrates her friend and colleague, whom she describes as "inclusive, empowering and supportive of ...

Average population size of good-rated councils greater than that of those graded requires improvement by CQC, finds ...

Biases are hardwired at a neurological level over a significant period of time and, on occasion, can be a reactive response to a perceived threat. However, as social workers, it is necessary to take ...

Existing personal independence payment (PIP) claimants will be protected from losing £3,800 or £5,700 a year after the government U-turned on some of its disability benefit reforms to avoid them being ...

By Tim Spencer-Lane. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was introduced into Parliament on 11 November 2024. This bill makes provision for a person who is terminally ill and meets the ...