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We aim to offer transformative solutions for local authorities facing the ongoing challenge of delivering high-quality services amidst a...

Councils are filling a record number of children social worker vacancies following a 25% recruitment increase. On the other hand, agency...

In a move to strengthen the adult social care services, the government is funding apprenticeship training for adult social workers....

In a move to reduce the number of migrants arriving in the UK, parliament has shared a series of new policies to be rolled out next...

According to research conducted by the Department of Education (DoE), the number of individuals receiving care in England has seen a...

The government's legislative agenda for the upcoming year, as outlined in the recent King's Speech on November 7, revealed that there...

Unions have officially agreed to the local government pay deal for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland for this year, putting an end to...

The Local Government Association (LGA) urges swift measures to bolster the child welfare workforce and enhance staff retention in the...

In this blog, we provide a brief overview of the Right Care, Right Person government initiative and what it means for the social work...

Adult social workers are being asked to share their experience at work in a new national survey aimed at improving job satisfaction in...

According to a new survey by the Carers Trust, more than 40% of carers said they are not receiving the support they need. Approximately...

The government has launched a five-year plan to address increasing suicide rates and mental health problems among children and young...

It’s that time of year again…that’s right - it’s time to renew your Social Work England registration. Carry on reading if you need a...

Heard about the recent talks to implement agency social work restrictions in children’s services? Here’s a quick recap of everything we...

Following the release of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, leaders within the industry have raised concerns about the omission of the...

According to a new report, men worldwide are eager to increase their caregiving responsibilities at home but said that societal barriers...

From October 2023, new national standards for teenagers in care will come into effect. The new regulatory regime will ensure that all...

A new report advises that digital champions could help support councils tackle digital exclusion and help improve the rollout of fast...

In this blog, we look at the latest developments on the Carer’s Leave Bill and discuss affordances for employees if it becomes UK law....

Access to fixed broadband is 15% lower in England’s most deprived areas than in the least deprived, finds new study from the Local...