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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
08/10/2026
EDI
Social Work England stands against racial and religious discrimination
Social Work England does not tolerate racist, offensive or discriminatory behaviour towards our people, social workers or members of the public.
08/10/2026
Media release
Social Work England retains gold standard in equality and diversity
Social Work England, the regulator for social workers in England, has received the Gold Talent Inclusion and Diversity Evaluation (TIDE) award for the second year in a row.
17/09/2026
Media release
Social Work England joins cross-sector work on AI regulation principles
Social Work England to help develop principles on how the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by health and social care professionals should be regulated.