News

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, EDI, Research, Media release

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, CPD

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.

22/07/2026

Announcement, Research

Initial findings explore 38% increase in referrals to Social Work England

Social Work England has carried out analysis of 500 pre-triage cases from 1 April 2024 to March 2026 to help understand why it is experiencing a persistent increase in referrals since December 2024.