It has been a very difficult time for staff and members of the College of Social Work and for all of us in social work over the last few days and I have been thinking and reflecting on the consequences both for …
New Year Honours 2016 – nominations close 9 March One of the privileges afforded the role of Chief Social Worker for Adults is the opportunity to meet with and learn from the many inspirational individuals working hard within and beyond …
Personalised. Respectful. Best outcomes. Independence. Equality. Human rights. These are very familiar words in our lexicon of social work. Every day, we strive to support people and families in their efforts to lead happier, healthier, more productive lives. Ensuring people’s …
I’m really looking forward to co-hosting our NCAS session on social work reform with Isabelle Trowler, Chief Social Worker for Children and Annie Hudson, Chief Executive of the College of Social Work. Our session takes place on Thursday 30 October …
Today marks another milestone on our journey to improving training, support and the overall quality of social work in this country. Our consultation on the knowledge and skills statement (KSS) for social workers working in adult social care is now …
A great deal has been happening in relation to mental health and social work over the last couple of months and I am really pleased the sector is giving this very important area the priority it deserves.