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08/07/2026

Media release, Announcement

Fitness to Practise Support Service

Social Work England launches new independent support service for those involved in fitness to practise proceedings

30/06/2026

Co-production week: why it matters

Sarah Blackmore, Executive Director - Professional Practice and External Engagement, expresses the importance of co-production in social work practice.

18/06/2026

Apply to join our National Advisory Forum

Are you a social worker, social work student, social work educator or a person with lived experience? You can contribute to our work.

11/06/2026

Media release

Social Work England launches consultations to strengthen social work education and training

People encouraged to give their views on revised education and training standards and guidance

09/06/2026

Reflecting on, Blog, Regulation, AI

Exploring AI in social work practice

In May, Social Work England and Skills for Care hosted a free one-day summit on AI and the future of social work. The event took place in Birmingham and brought together around 400 social workers, AI experts, educators, and people with lived experience to explore how AI can be used responsibly within the profession.