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Latest news, media releases, papers and other publications from Social Work England.
News
Latest news from Social Work England

04/02/2021
Blog
Learning more about specialists in mental health and mental capacity
Our head of policy Amy introduces our most recent research commission as we build our understanding of approved mental health professionals and best interests assessors.

20/01/2021
Media release
Social work in the spotlight with release of first landmark report
The Social Work in England: First Reflections report gives a snapshot of the social work profession.

14/01/2021
Announcement
An update for students and education providers
A statement to social work students and education providers delivering social work courses.

14/01/2021
Announcement
Joint statement from regulators of health and social care professionals
The chief executives of statutory regulators give an updated joint statement in relation to COVID-19.

13/01/2021
Media release
This is social work
Tickets are now available for Social Work Week 2021, the first national event of its kind, which will highlight how good social work practice improves millions of people’s lives every day in England.