Introduction from Sarah McClinton, Chief Social Worker for Adults According to the 2021 Census, almost one in ten people in England provide unpaid care, equal to 4.7 million people caring for a loved one. As Social Workers and as system …
The abuse or death of an adult receiving or in need of care rightly raises questions about whether the support they received could have been better and what can be learned to improve its provision in the future. Conducting Safeguarding …
In part two of Liz Hughes' guest blog recounting her experience of being a Grenfell Tower key worker, she explains how gaining trust, establishing needs and setting priorities were vital in helping a displaced family cope with the fire's traumatic …
Emotions are still raw and the process of recovery ongoing for the survivors, family and friends affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. In the days that followed this tragedy, the worst of times gave rise to the best of humanity …
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 …
New Sheffield based regulator for social work in England announced Even before I became Chief Social Worker for Adults, I was committed to driving forward improvements in – and the expansion of – social work practice. Then, as now, I’ve …
The benefits of the ‘3 conversations model’ – a new person centred approach for social work practice – have been discussed more than once on this blog. It’s an approach which focuses more on empathy and engagement than box ticking …
Many of you will know that I remain keen to raise awareness of the vital role and value that Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) play in ensuring that people get the right help, at the right time, in the right …
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 …
During the many conversations I have with colleagues in the care and support sector, the challenge of recruiting and retaining a quality social care workforce to serve growing, aging and diversifying populations is a frequent topic. It’s a challenge the …