Councillors need to be keep in touch with workloads and working environments. Since November, an awful lot has been said and written about social work.

A leading Christian charity which works with over 2,500 people with learning disabilities across the UK has backed a report published on Monday claiming the NHS and social services in England are failing to meet the health needs of people with learning disabilities.

Elinor Goldschmied, pioneer of treasure baskets, heuristic play and the key person system, has died aged 98.

Proposals for a new policy to raise the status of social workers by letting them operate in professional partnerships similar to GPs were discussed at a House of Commons debate on family policy last week, in the wake of damning reports about social workers following the Baby P case.

Portsmouth’s child protection service is struggling to deal with a rise in referrals in the wake of the Baby P case.

With proper financial and practical help, relatives can provide a secure base for a child, says Cathy Ashley

The Government and the Church of England have outlined a blueprint to help churches, charities and local authorities work better together to deliver community services such as health, day care and post offices.