social work

Back to back working, screens or barriers and continued social distancing are some of the measures outlined in the government’s guidance for working safely during COVID-19.

Businesses and workplaces should make every reasonable effort to enable working from home as a first option. Where working from home is not possible, workplaces should make every reasonable effort [...]

Clare Jerrom takes a look at what the three main political parties are pledging on social care ahead of the forthcoming general election.

“Britain should be the best country in the world for children. We want to reduce levels of child poverty, and have high ambitions for the quality of childcare, children’s health and [...]

Recent high profile sexual abuse cases, including those where survivors who are well known have had the courage to come forward publicly to disclose their story, reminds us that child abuse in all its forms has gone on from time immemorial. It’s important to remember that it’s only relatively [...]

Under pressure: How the rise in care applications is squeezing the system
Care applications are at an all-time high and experts warn that this is increasing the risk of serious mistakes being made

The pressure on the care system is showing no signs of easing.

Last month the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) [...]

The number of applications for children to be taken into the care system in England has hit an all-time high.

Figures published today show that in February a total of 1,225 care applications were made – the highest-ever figure recorded by the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass).

It represents an increase of 9.4 [...]