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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
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.
16/09/2026
Announcement
Social Work England welcomes National Inclusion Week with continuing commitment to tackle inequalities and discrimination
The regulator confirms it will further progress its wider programme of equality, diversity and inclusion in response to latest analysis of diversity data.
01/09/2026
Renewal
Applications for social workers in England to renew their registration are now open
Social workers who want to continue practising in England can now apply to renew their registration.