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27/03/2020
Announcement
Emergency powers to bring back social workers now confirmed
The powers allow us to bring back over 8,000 temporary social workers to help during the coronavirus emergency.
23/03/2020
Blog
Government guidance for adult social care, vulnerable children and young people
The Department of Health and Social Care and the Department for Education have published guidance relevant to the social work profession.
20/03/2020
Blog
Support for students during the COVID-19 outbreak
Advice for students from executive director of registration and quality assurance Philip Hallam.
20/03/2020
Blog
The value of the social work profession
Our chief executive Colum Conway continues to reflect on COVID-19 and the role of social workers as key workers for the nation.
19/03/2020
Media release
Temporary registration of social workers
Social Work England, the specialist regulator for social workers in England, has issued an urgent appeal for people to re-join the profession.