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31/03/26
Two-thirds of DV refuge referrals turned away amid “decades long funding crisis”
A new report from Women's Aid has revealed that almost two-thirds of women seeking refuge from domestic abuse are being turned away, as services across the country struggle with chronic underfunding, housing pressures and rising demand.
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30/03/26
“Everyone wants to feel supported”: Dave Callow is standing for SWU GS
Starting this week, eligible Social Workers Union members will see ballot papers land, asking them to vote for one of two candidates for the important role of General Secretary. Social Work Today interviews both candidates, giving SWU members the chance to make an informed choice and enabling non-members to discuss issues affecting wider social work.
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30/03/26
“Our strength comes from the ground”: Calum Gallacher is standing for SWU GS
Starting this week, eligible Social Workers Union members will see ballot papers land, asking them to vote for one of two candidates for the important role of General Secretary. Social Work Today interviews both candidates, giving members the chance to make an informed choice and enabling non-members to discuss issues affecting wider social work.
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27/03/26
Rising use of deprivation of liberty orders highlights gaps in children’s care system
New Ministry of Justice data shows a continued rise in applications to deprive children of their liberty, with sector leaders warning of fragmented services and a shortage of suitable placements.
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26/03/26
Social workers left to plug the gaps in a “broken system” with their own money
Research by the Social Workers Union finds many practitioners are continuing to pay for food, travel and energy costs for vulnerable people, raising concerns about gaps in emergency support.
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25/03/26
Social Work England CPD processes ‘insufficient’, watchdog says
Concerns over how social workers’ ongoing competence is assured and the growing backlog of fitness to practise hearings have led the professional standards watchdog to find that Social Work England failed to meet two standards in its latest performance review.
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24/03/26
Children involved in family court proceedings at greater risk of self-harm, study finds
Children who come into contact with family courts are significantly more likely to self-harm than their peers, according to new research, prompting calls for stronger mental health support across the family justice system.
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23/03/26
Ofsted warns children in care face ‘postcode lottery’ in education support
Sir Martyn Oliver says understanding how leaders meet the needs of vulnerable children is his 'top priority', as Ofsted published new research highlighting persistent inequalities in education support across England.
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Two-thirds of DV refuge referrals turned away amid “decades long funding crisis”
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