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Latest 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.

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.