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Children's
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22/01/26
'Children still not consistently recognised as victims of domestic abuse'
Children affected by domestic abuse are still not being consistently recognised as victims in their own right, despite this being enshrined in law more than three years ago, according to a new joint report by four national inspectorates.
Children's, Adults'
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19/01/26
‘Exodus of senior social workers’ raises concern over stability and supervision
New workforce data in Scotland shows that while overall numbers remain higher than at December 2021, a sharp fall in senior social workers is prompting warnings of a looming experience and leadership crisis.
Children's
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16/01/26
Hundreds of children placed in illegal homes for months due to system pressures, MPs warn
The Public Accounts Committee finds nearly one in ten children in residential care were living in unregistered settings, raising serious concerns about safety, oversight and the role of profit in children’s social care.
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16/01/26
National initiative launches to focus on social worker wellbeing
Social Work Today has launched Social Work Wellbeing Week©, an annual online conference aimed at promoting the health and wellbeing of social workers across the UK. The event will take place from 19 to 23 January 2026 and is being delivered in partnership with local authorities, charities and practitioners.
Adults'
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15/01/26
Government announces £50m increase to Disabled Facilities Grant
The government has announced an additional £50 million for the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG), a move it says will allow thousands more older and disabled people to adapt their homes and live independently. Leaders say, however, that the money is only a short-term solution.
Children's
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14/01/26
Herefordshire Children’s Services rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted following turnaround
Herefordshire Council’s Children’s Services has been rated Good overall by Ofsted following an inspection carried out in November 2025, just over three years after an inspection found them to be ‘Inadequate’ in all areas.
Children's
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12/01/26
Amendment to strengthen kinship care duties in Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Local authorities will be required to consult with children and families when developing their kinship local offer, following a government-backed amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
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