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Social Work England
A specialist regulator focused on enabling positive change in social work
Every day, social workers support millions of people to improve their chances in life. We are taking a new approach to regulating social workers in their vital roles.
We believe in the power of collaboration and share a common goal with those we regulate—to protect the public, enable positive change and ultimately improve people’s lives.
News
News from Social Work England

26/02/2021
Announcement
Joint response to open letter from Evidence Based Social Work Alliance (EBSWA)
A joint letter from the professional regulators for social workers across the UK in response to the open letter from EBSWA on current policies and practices in social work regarding sex and gender identity.

11/02/2021
Guest blog
Improving social work's engagement with LGBTQ+ people and issues
Our executive director Sarah and student Omar discuss how we can work together to enhance understanding and the experiences of LGBTQ+ people.

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.