Rise from three to four pre-school children per staff member as restrictions on registered childminders also lifted

Judges overturn ruling which disallowed an overrun in costs racked up in defamation action

Essex County Council has announced its private fostering service has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsed.

THIRTEEN Oldham careworkers faced disciplinary action in 2011-12, and three were dismissed. The figures were revealed in Oldham Council’s adult social care services annual report.

An investigation has been launched after a care home ordered prostitutes for its disabled residents, claiming the therapeutic visits were fulfilling basic levels of care.

A SOCIAL worker has slammed the Royal Borough’s plans to replace employees with agency staff as the deadline for controversial new council contracts looms.

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.