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08/04/2020
Guest blog
A letter from a children's services practice lead
In this guest blog Shelley Gill, practice lead for Durham county council’s children’s services, shares a letter to her ASYE cohort and colleagues during COVID-19.
02/04/2020
Media release
Social Work Together
Former social workers ready to return to essential roles in response to Covid-19 pandemic
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.