Hearings
Before a hearing
For information about what happens when a case is referred to the hearings team.
Attending a hearing
For information about hearing locations and times, how to attend and what happens at a hearing.
Adjudicators
For information about how adjudicators make decisions about a social worker's fitness to practise.
Hearing outcomes
For information about possible hearing outcomes related to proven concerns about a social worker’s fitness to practise.
Upcoming hearings and decisions
Upcoming hearings and decisions made by our adjudicators.
Information for social workers
The hearing is a chance for you, or your representative, to challenge the allegations made against you and to tell your side of the story.
Information for witnesses
This page is for anyone giving evidence at a fitness to practise hearing. You may be giving evidence for us, or in support of the social worker's defence.
Information for representatives
This page is for any representative for a social worker at a fitness to practise hearing. You may also find this helpful if you are a social worker representing yourself.