Engage: Why are more and more people seeking treatment for cannabis misuse?
Any call for drug policy reform in the UK is usually met with a standard response from the Home Office. It goes something like this: “Drug misuse among adults and
Read MoreAny call for drug policy reform in the UK is usually met with a standard response from the Home Office. It goes something like this: “Drug misuse among adults and
Read MoreThe Health Foundation have just launched a new online resource clarifying the current and possible future state of health and social care funding in the UK… The UK currently spends
Read MorePrison is not an easy ride – not least for those with autism spectrum disorder. We know from experience that some prisoners are more vulnerable to bullying and victimisation, more
Read MorePeople who are hosting somebody with dementia for Christmas dinner are being urged to think about how they set the table to reduce stress levels. New tips suggest allowing people
Read MoreThere is a desperate need to bring new money into the social care system but existing proposals will not deliver this, says Professor Les Mayhew from the Cass Business School
Read MoreSyrian children now living as refugees in Lebanon are being given psychological care to help them overcome the trauma of war thanks to support from a Scottish charity. The Scottish
Read MoreWidespread dismay has greeted the omission of any reference in the 2016 Autumn Statement to the parlous state of social care funding. While few expected any fresh announcements about more
Read MoreBASW CEO Dr Ruth Allen marks national Hospital Social Work Day 2016… Some of my most formative and rewarding work experiences have been in hospital settings, specifically on mental health
Read MoreBefore the recent Autumn Statement, there was plenty of chatter about the government – at long last – putting more money into social care. The system has been starved of
Read MoreThis December 7th we will see a national day of celebration for Hospital social work, the practice and the social workers that make it happen. As we again enter into
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