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Social Work England
A specialist regulator focused on enabling positive change in social work
Every day, social workers support millions of people to improve their chances in life. We are taking a new approach to regulating social workers in their vital roles.
We believe in the power of collaboration and share a common goal with those we regulate—to protect the public, enable positive change and ultimately improve people’s lives.
News
News from Social Work England

03/10/2025
Announcement
Statement following the terrorist attack in Manchester
Our statement following the terrorist attack in Manchester.

01/09/2025
Renewal
Applications for social workers in England to renew their registration are now open
Social workers who want to continue practising in England must now apply to renew their registration.

20/08/2025
Consultation
Share your feedback on our proposed guidance for communicating online
Social Work England has launched a public consultation to gather feedback on new draft guidance for social workers. The guidance will help social workers apply the professional standards when communicating online.