Have your say in improving the future of Social Work for Adults in England Are social workers making a positive difference in people’s lives and could they be even more effective in their work? And likewise, how do those who …
A statement detailing the knowledge and skills required for adult social work supervisors to make sure effective professional supervision is provided to registered social workers is now out for consultation. In my last annual report, I highlighted the importance of …
Many of you will have seen the announcement from the First Secretary of State, Damian Green outlining the next steps on reform of adult social care. As people are living longer and the population ages, the Government recognises the need …
One of my long standing priorities since taking up my post as Chief Social Worker for Adults at the Department of Health has been to encourage the development and use of research and evidence in improving social work and professional …
In response to Dr Ruth Allen's recent guest blog on the merits of strengths based practice, Colin Slasberg, an independent consultant in social care, says she is absolutely right to consider how we might sweep away old thinking, practices and bureaucracies …
Even before I became Chief Social Worker for Adults in England, I had long recognised the importance and value of research in social work practice. Then, as now, I believed we must demonstrate professionalism, insight and continuous improvement as we …
It’s one of the privileges of social work that we are able to offer support and guidance during the very personal – and often hidden – struggles of individuals and their families. Caring for and protecting those closest to you …
It should come as no surprise that this year’s World Social Work Day once again dedicated itself to a human quality we can all sign up to, regardless of circumstance or geography: respect for the dignity and rights of all …
People should never be defined by their conditions or circumstances, but by their needs and aspirations. The National Adult Autism Strategy, which debuted in 2010, is the embodiment of this ethos, built on the experiences and recommendations of adults living …
‘No voice unheard, no right ignored’ may have been the title and intent of the government’s consultation for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions, but it’s not a bad summation of our approach as social workers too. …