This is the question posed by BASW’s press officer on today’s Huffington Post blog, which makes the case for politicians pledging sustained support for social workers if they wish to see them portrayed in a more positive light in the media:

NHS hospitals in England will be free to use almost half their hospital beds and theatre time for private patients under government plans.

Carers are to be given legal rights under government plans to increase the assistance available to the six million Britons who look after other people.

Sainsbury’s hopes scheme will improve support for those who look after elderly or sick relatives and neighbours

Six out of ten people with dementia are undiagnosed, it has been found, as MPs launch an investigation into how to pick up missed patients.

The whistle-blowing helpline for NHS staff is being extended to staff and employers in the social care sector from 1 January. There is also a new number for the service, which encompasses all of the elements of the current helpline service and is free, independent and confidential.

Four UK authorities will be entitled to create a single, locally co-ordinated pot designed to reduce duplication and cut costs

HOMELESSNESS is on the rise, and more people are predicted to be on the streets this Christmas as a result of the economic crisis. Charities are warning that the situation will only get worse when welfare reform and cuts to housing services start to bite next year.

ABUSE victim Joshua Jones could have been saved if doctors, social workers and the police had taken evasive action after discovering he had non accidental injuries, an inquest has heard.

Our director of adult care on why the systems and processes overtaking principles and values make you want to cry