A social worker from Margate whose life was left in ruins following his infatuation with a 16-year-old girl he was supposed to care for was today struck off the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Government must uphold voluntary sector independence or risk silencing most vulnerable members of society, warns inquiry

The BASW Social Media Policy, launched today, emphasises how Facebook, Twitter and other similar online platforms offer the means to benefit social work practice, boost CPD opportunities and open up new ways of supporting service users.
 

Social work managers ignored requests to visit a woman being abused by her partner days before he killed her in front of their toddler, according to leaked documents.

Seven day centres across Lincolnshire could close by April. Facilities in Lincoln, Sleaford, Louth, Boston and Market Rasen will close if the recommendations are approved.

It’s high risk to bring in an entirely new governing board in one go, explains a transition board member in response to claims that the College is not acting democratically, by Graham Brittain

Carers in Reading are being asked to sign up to a new “dignity charter”. Reading Borough Council hopes it will drive up care standards when dealing with vulnerable adults.

Care workers also deserve better pay and training to prevent future cases of abuse and neglect, by Jonathan Wheeler

Latest inquiry into Kesgrave Hall boys’ school follows Guardian investigation into molestation claims by former pupils

Cash-strapped local authorities all over the country have been slashing their fees to home care providers and some are considering going down the same road as care home providers and challenging them in court.