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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
“For #children experiencing harm outside the home, the system can feel fragmented & confusing at exactly the moment they need stability & protection. Too often, they are passed between services without anyone clearly accountable for their safety.” @youthendowmentfund.org.uk @nspcc.bsky.social
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
#Children known to #socialcareservices are being subjected to multiple meetings & plans without clear accountability for their safety, according to new guidance from the #YouthEndowmentFund. 🔗 Read more: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/too-man... ⭐ Subscribe to #SocialWorkToday: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e
Social Work Today news post: Too many meetings and not enough protection for children at risk, new guidance warns. Children known to social care services are being subjected to multiple meetings and plans without clear accountability for their safety, according to new guidance from the Youth Endowment Fund. “For children experiencing harm outside the home, the system can feel fragmented and confusing at exactly the moment they need stability and protection. Too often, they are passed between services without anyone clearly accountable for their safety.”
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
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Entire BASW NI committee resigns saying the organisation has “failed Northern Ireland” | Social Work Today
The remaining members of the British Association of Social Workers' Northern Ireland committee have resigned from their positions and ended their membership of the organisation, citing a loss of confi...
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The remaining members of the #BritishAssociationofSocialWorkers' #NorthernIreland committee have resigned from their positions & ended their membership of the organisation, citing a loss of confidence in #BASWUK's leadership & its ability to represent #socialworkers in the region @baswni.bsky.social
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Entire BASW NI committee resigns saying the organisation has “failed Northern Ireland” | Social Work Today
The remaining members of the British Association of Social Workers' Northern Ireland committee have resigned from their positions and ended their membership of the organisation, citing a loss of confi...
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Entire #BASWNI committee has resigned saying the organisation has “failed #NorthernIreland” & that they were put in an “untenable position” due to the Association’s changed approach to representing #socialwork & #socialworkers in Northern Ireland & a lack of clarity around the Association’s finances
Social Work Today news post: The entire BASW NI committee has resigned saying the organisation has “failed Northern Ireland” and that they were put in an “untenable position” due to the Association’s changed approach to representing social work and social workers in Northern Ireland, and a lack of clarity around the Association’s finances. The remaining members of the British Association of Social Workers' Northern Ireland committee have resigned from their positions and ended their membership of the organisation, citing a loss of confidence in BASW UK's leadership and its ability to represent social workers in the region.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
More than 500 #youngpeople from across the UK took part in a unique #football tournament at #StadiumMK, as organisers hailed the growing impact of sport in supporting #childrenincare & #careleavers. @mkdonsfc.bsky.social @efldaily.bsky.social @cityptbo.bsky.social #nationalfootballtournament #care
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
"It’s snowballed into an event which goes beyond even our wildest dreams. This was a pie in the sky idea which has turned our vision to create inspiring moments for #care-experienced young people into reality." 🔗 Read: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/nationa... ⭐Subscribe: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e
Social Work Today news post: National football tournament celebrates young people with care experience. "It’s snowballed into an event which goes beyond even our wildest dreams. This was a pie in the sky idea which has turned our vision to create inspiring moments for care-experienced young people into reality." From a kickabout in a garden in Walsall to the creation of a national football tournament celebrating young people with care experience… More than 500 young people from across the UK took part in a unique football tournament at Stadium MK, as organisers hailed the growing impact of sport in supporting children in care and care leavers.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
"We are giving more #children in #care the chance to reconnect with people important to them & build the lifelong relationships that most of us rely on for love, support & stability throughout adulthood” 🔗Read: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/governm... ⭐Subscribe to #SocialWorkToday: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e
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Government invests £8.4m to expand family finding schemes for children in care | Social Work Today
New funding will help children in care and care leavers reconnect with relatives, former carers, teachers and other trusted adults as ministers seek to place enduring relationships at the heart of chi...
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Government invests £8.4m to expand #familyfindingschemes for #children in #care. The funding will help #childrenincare & #careleavers reconnect with relatives, former #carers, teachers & other trusted adults as ministers seek to place enduring relationships at the heart of #childrenssocialcarereform
Social Work Today news post: The government invests £8.4m to expand family finding schemes for children in care. The new funding will help children in care and care leavers reconnect with relatives, former carers, teachers and other trusted adults as ministers seek to place enduring relationships at the heart of children's social care reform. "We are giving more children in care the chance to reconnect with people important to them and build the lifelong relationships that most of us rely on for love, support and stability throughout adulthood.”
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
"The drop in #CHC eligibility despite no change in the criteria is deeply concerning. It raises questions as to why this is happening & the government should launch a full review into CHC to fully understand this deterioration in eligibility rates." 🔗 Read: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/sharp-r...
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Sharp rise in NHS Continuing Healthcare rejections prompts calls for government review | Social Work Today
New analysis from The King’s Fund has revealed a significant decline in eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare, with researchers warning that growing numbers of people with complex health needs are...
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
New analysis from #TheKing’sFund has revealed a significant decline in eligibility for #NHSContinuingHealthcare, with researchers warning that growing numbers of people with complex #health needs are being denied support & pushed into means-tested #socialcare. @thekingsfund.bsky.social @nhs.uk
Social Work Today news post: Sharp rise in NHS Continuing Healthcare rejections prompts calls for government review. New analysis from The King’s Fund has revealed a significant decline in eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare, with researchers warning that growing numbers of people with complex health needs are being denied support and pushed into means-tested social care. "The drop in CHC eligibility despite no change in the criteria is deeply concerning. It raises questions as to why this is happening and the government should launch a full review into CHC to fully understand this deterioration in eligibility rates."
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
#Mencap, #Mind and the #NationalAutisticSociety have condemned a #SupremeCourt judgment that they say dismantles key legal protections for #disabled people, warning it could leave hundreds of thousands without independent oversight of restrictive #care arrangements.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
The #SupremeCourt overruling #CheshireWest and dismantling key #legalprotection has been described as “the biggest rollback of #disabilityrights in a generation”. 🔗 Read: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/supreme... ⭐ Subscribe: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e @mencap.org.uk @mind.org.uk @autisticsociety.bsky.social
Social Work Today news post: The Supreme Court overruling Cheshire West and dismantling key legal protection has been described as “the biggest rollback of disability rights in a generation”. Mencap, Mind and the National Autistic Society have condemned a Supreme Court judgment that they say dismantles key legal protections for disabled people, warning it could leave hundreds of thousands without independent oversight of restrictive care arrangements.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
"Assessing the ages of #migrants is a complex process which #socialworkers are best placed to do. This important task should not be open to shortcuts through #artificialintelligence, especially as the pitfalls of getting it wrong can lead to major #safeguarding risks."
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AI age checks for asylum seekers could create 'major safeguarding risks' | Social Work Today
The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) has criticised government plans to trial artificial intelligence age estimation technology for asylum seekers, arguing that social workers remain best ...
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
@basw-uk.bsky.social has criticised #government plans to trial #artificialintelligence #ageestimationtechnology for #asylumseekers, arguing that #socialworkers remain best placed to assess age & warn that errors could have serious consequences for vulnerable young people.
Social Work Today news post: AI age checks for asylum seekers could create 'major safeguarding risks'. The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) has criticised government plans to trial artificial intelligence age estimation technology for asylum seekers, arguing that social workers remain best placed to assess age and warning that errors could have serious consequences for vulnerable young people. "Assessing the ages of migrants is a complex process which social workers are best placed to do. This important task should not be open to shortcuts through artificial intelligence, especially as the pitfalls of getting it wrong can lead to major safeguarding risks."
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
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Research warns domestic abuse survivors are being wrongly criminalised | Social Work Today
A new report from the Centre for Women's Justice has raised concerns that failures in the criminal justice system are leading to the inappropriate criminalisation of victim-survivors of domestic abuse...
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The report, “They don’t understand abuse”, draws on the experiences of #survivors of #violenceagainstwomenandgirls (#VAWG) & specialist #women's services, highlighting widespread concerns about how #victim-survivors are treated when they are accused of offending.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
A new report from the #CentreforWomen'sJustice has raised concerns that failures in the #criminaljusticesystem are leading to the inappropriate criminalisation of #victim-survivors of #domesticabuse, with researchers calling for reforms to #policing, #prosecution practice & #legal support.
Social Work Today news post: Research warns domestic abuse survivors are being wrongly criminalised. A new report from the Centre for Women's Justice has raised concerns that failures in the criminal justice system are leading to the inappropriate criminalisation of victim-survivors of domestic abuse, with researchers calling for reforms to policing, prosecution practice and legal support. The report, “They don’t understand abuse”, draws on the experiences of survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG) and specialist women's services, highlighting widespread concerns about how victim-survivors are treated when they are accused of offending.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
#Children in #NorthernIreland are facing growing instability as #foster #carer numbers continue to decline, prompting renewed calls for urgent #government action to improve support, increase allowances & strengthen retention efforts across the sector.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
#NorthernIreland faces a shortage of #fostercarers as instability risks grow. 🔗 Read: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/norther... ⭐ Subscribe to #SocialWorkToday: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e @fosteringnet.bsky.social @nspcc.bsky.social @niassembly.gov.uk @kinshipcharity.bsky.social @tactfostering.bsky.social
Social Work Today news post: Northern Ireland faces a shortage of foster carers as instability risks grow. Children in Northern Ireland are facing growing instability as foster carer numbers continue to decline, prompting renewed calls for urgent government action to improve support, increase allowances and strengthen retention efforts across the sector.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Last week, the #Chancellor announced an increase in the non-taxable #mileageallowancerate from 45p to 55p per mile, in a move welcomed by @basw-uk.bsky.social after years of #campaigning over the financial pressures facing #socialworkers who rely on their cars for work. @unison.org.uk @local.gov.uk
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
#Mileageallowance rate raised after years of pressure from campaigners. Has your employer increased its reimbursement rates accordingly & backdated claims to April 2026 in line with #HMRC policy? 🔗 Read: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/governm... ⭐ Subscribe to #SocialWorkToday: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e
Social Work Today news post: Mileage allowance rate raised after years of pressure from campaigners. Last week, the Chancellor announced an increase in the non-taxable mileage allowance rate from 45p to 55p per mile, in a move welcomed by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) after years of campaigning over the financial pressures facing social workers who rely on their cars for work. Has your employer increased its reimbursement rates accordingly and backdated claims to April 2026 in line with HMRC policy?
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Ministers have set out how landmark #children’ssocialcare legislation will be rolled out across England, with plans to expand #FamilyHelpservices, strengthen #childprotection arrangements & increase support for #kinship #carers, #foster carers & #careleavers.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The #government publishes a timeline for sweeping #children’s #socialcare reforms. 🔗 Read: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/governm... ⭐ Subscribe to #SocialWorkToday: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e @kinshipcharity.bsky.social @fosteringnet.bsky.social @local.gov.uk @adoptionuk.bsky.social
Social Work Today news post: The government publishes a timeline for sweeping children’s social care reforms. Ministers have set out how landmark children’s social care legislation will be rolled out across England, with plans to expand Family Help services, strengthen child protection arrangements and increase support for kinship carers, foster carers and care leavers.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Half of #parents with #children aged under five do not feel confident knowing what support is available locally despite widespread awareness of #FamilyHubs, new #NSPCC research has found.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
#Government must do more for #FamilyHubs to reach struggling #parents, charity warns. 🔗 Read: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/governm... ⭐ Subscribe to #SocialWorkToday: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e @nspcc.bsky.social @yougov.co.uk @departmentforedu.bsky.social @ofstednews.bsky.social @nuffieldfoundation.org
Social Work Today news post: The government must do more for Family Hubs to reach struggling parents, charity warns. "For many parents, navigating support services in their communities can feel like an overwhelming and complicated web, but no family should be left in the dark without the necessary support they need.” Half of parents with children aged under five do not feel confident knowing what support is available locally despite widespread awareness of Family Hubs, new NSPCC research has found.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
An alternative has emerged from new research by @manmetuni.bsky.social which found that instead of being placed in a typical custodial setting, children could be remanded into #localauthority accommodation, resulting in sharp decreases in custodial remand, while generating savings of over £3 million
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The reforms place a particular emphasis on reducing the use of #custodialremand for #children awaiting trial or sentencing, backed by £5 million to develop community alternatives. ⭐ Subscribe: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e. @childrenscomm.bsky.social @nspcc.bsky.social @local.gov.uk @youthendowmentfund.org.uk
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
#Government unveiles sweeping plans to reform the #youthjusticesystem with new intervention courts, expanded #parenting orders & pledge to cut #childcustodialremand by 25% as new #research highlights the impact of community-based alternatives to #detention 🔗 www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/youth-j...
Social Work Today news post: The Government has unveiled sweeping plans to reform the youth justice system with new intervention courts, expanded parenting orders and a pledge to cut child custodial remand by 25%, as new research highlights the impact of community-based alternatives to detention. The reforms place a particular emphasis on reducing the use of custodial remand for children awaiting trial or sentencing, backed by £5 million to develop community alternatives. One such alternative has emerged from new research by Manchester Metropolitan University, which found that instead of being placed in a typical custodial setting, children could be remanded into local authority accommodation – resulting in sharp decreases in custodial remand, while generating savings of more than £3 million.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
“This finding reflects the brilliant work that has been carried out in the city over recent years, and the determination of everyone involved to put the welfare of #children, #youngpeople and #families at the heart of all we do”.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
#CoventryCityCouncil’s #Children’sServices has achieved an ‘outstanding’ #Ofsted rating, marking a dramatic turnaround from an ‘inadequate’ judgement 12 years ago. 🔗 Read: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/coventr... ⭐ Subscribe: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e @coventrycc.bsky.social @ofstednews.bsky.social
Social Work Today news post: Coventry City Council’s Children’s Services has achieved an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating, marking a dramatic turnaround from an ‘inadequate’ judgement 12 years ago. “This finding reflects the brilliant work that has been carried out in the city over recent years, and the determination of everyone involved to put the welfare of children, young people and families at the heart of all we do”.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Ministers have launched a nationwide call for evidence to shape a new cross-government #MentalHealthStrategy aimed at shifting services away from crisis response & towards earlier support & prevention.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
#Government launches major overhaul of #mentalhealthcare with focus on early intervention. 🔗 Read more: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/governm... ⭐ Subscribe to #SocialWorkToday: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e @rethinkcharity.bsky.social @mind.org.uk @centreformh.bsky.social @mhealthuk.bsky.social
Social Work Today news post: Government launches major overhaul of mental health care with focus on early intervention. “This government believes that mental health should be treated with the same seriousness as physical health, yet too many people across the country are struggling to get the support they need, when they need it.” Ministers have launched a nationwide call for evidence to shape a new cross-government Mental Health Strategy aimed at shifting services away from crisis response and towards earlier support and prevention.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
#ApexFostering & #ShareFoundation have launched a national #artcompetition & exhibition designed to challenge perceptions of #care-experienced young people & amplify their lived experiences @departmentforedu.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @becomecharity.org.uk @fosteringnet.bsky.social
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
'File Not Found': New #arts initiative aims to give #care-experienced #youngpeople a voice beyond their case files. 🔗 Read more here: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/new-art... ⭐ Subscribe to #SocialWorkToday: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e
Social Work Today news post: 'File Not Found': New arts initiative aims to give care-experienced young people a voice beyond their case files. Apex Fostering and The Share Foundation have launched a national art competition and exhibition designed to challenge perceptions of care-experienced young people and amplify their lived experiences.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
The announcement comes as a new evidence-based practice guide for #fostercarers & #localauthorities has highlighted the importance of tailored support & strong support networks in improving #fostercarer retention.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Ministers say the new #FosteringInnovationFund will help update outdated assumptions about #foster #care & support the creation of 10,000 additional foster placements across England.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Government launches £12.4m fund to modernise #fostercare & widen access to #fostering. 🔗 Read: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/governm... ⭐ Subscribe to #SocialWorkToday: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e @departmentforedu.bsky.social @fosteringnet.bsky.social @coramfam.bsky.social @nspcc.bsky.social
Social Work Today news post: Government launches £12.4m fund to modernise foster care and widen access to fostering. Ministers say the new Fostering Innovation Fund will help update outdated assumptions about foster care and support the creation of 10,000 additional foster placements across England.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Alongside the result announcement, #SWU published a detailed statement seeking to address criticism during the #election campaign, including concerns about communication with members, ballot distribution, endorsement procedures & the format of hustings events.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
#DaveCallow elected #SWU #generalsecretary following a controversial #election process. 🔗 Read more here: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/dave-ca... ➡️ Read our #interview with Dave while he was campaigning: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/everyon... ⭐ Subscribe to #SocialWorkToday: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e
Social Work Today news post: Dave Callow elected SWU general secretary following a controversial election process. Alongside the result announcement, SWU published a detailed statement seeking to address criticism during the election campaign, including concerns about communication with members, ballot distribution, endorsement procedures and the format of hustings events.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Researchers analysing data from more than 1,200 referrals to #CAMHS across England have identified inequalities in access to #care & outcomes for #childrenandyoungpeople in deprived areas with #mentalhealth difficulties.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
#Children in #deprived areas less likely to access #mentalhealthsupport, study finds. 🔗 Read more: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/childre... ⭐ Subscribe to #SocialWorkToday: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @universitypress.cambridge.org @nspcc.bsky.social @acamh.bsky.social
Social Work Today news post: Children in deprived areas less likely to access mental health support, study finds. Researchers analysing data from more than 1,200 referrals to CAMHS across England have identified significant inequalities in access to care and outcomes for children and young people with mental health difficulties.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Researchers at #King’sCollegeLondon say mental health services must address poverty & isolation as part of recovery, embedding #housing, #employment & #social support into #care to improve outcomes & reduce inequalities.
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
#Mentalhealth services urged to address #poverty & isolation as part of recovery. 🔗 Read: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/mental-... ⭐ Subscribe: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e. @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @maudsleycharity.bsky.social @mind.org.uk @sheltercharity.bsky.social @refugecharity.bsky.social
Social Work Today news post: Mental health services urged to address poverty and isolation as part of recovery. “When a service user is discharged into inadequate or unsafe housing and mounting rent arrears, they can quickly become trapped in a cycle of social and economic exclusion, deteriorating mental health, and readmission.”
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Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
New research across six English councils suggests reducing financial hardship can lower demand for intensive #children’s #socialcare interventions & help prevent family problems escalating. ⭐ Subscribe to #SocialWorkToday: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e.
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