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The Chair of the Social Work Forum has sent a message of support to staff in social work teams across Lancashire who are taking a second round of strike action over salary grades and working cover. It reads: As Chair of UNISON’s National Social Work Forum, on behalf of the Forum, I am writing to offer […]
The article Lancashire County Council – Social Care Support Worker Strikes first appeared on the UNISON National site.
The Chair of the Social Work Forum has sent a message of support to staff in social work teams across Lancashire who are taking a second round of strike action over salary grades and working cover. It reads: As Chair of UNISON’s National Social Work Forum, on behalf of the Forum, I am writing to offer […]
The article Lancashire County Council – Social Care Support Worker Strikes first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Four new films illustrate why social work is important and why being in a union is vital too
The article UNISON is standing up for social workers and their profession first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Four new films illustrate why social work is important and why being in a union is vital too
The article UNISON is standing up for social workers and their profession first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Social workers and occupational therapists are taking their fourth and fifth days of strike action this week
The article South Gloucestershire workers continue strike dispute first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Unacceptable levels of pressure on social work teams will end up costing lives.
The article Social workers at breaking point with half at risk of quitting, warns UNISON first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Significant changes needed to give proper support instead of ‘firefighting’
The article Major investment needed to tackle a social work system in crisis first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Move comes on International Social Work Day and explores both the state of social work in the UK today and the union’s hopes for the future
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The DfE has announced the accreditation scheme for children’s social workers will be closed in March after very low take-up
The article NAAS scrapped after hard UNISON campaigning first appeared on…Read more…
Tell us your experiences of the social work sector and your priorities going forward, with a chance to win £100 in shopping vouchers
The article UNISON social work survey is open for responses first…Read more…
On the face of it ICPs or Integrated Care Partnerships (or Services) proposed for England make a lot of sense. Anyone who has looked after an elderly relative or been in a carer role will know the…Read more…
Migrant key workers are on the pandemic frontline but their fight to remain in the country is even harder. UNISON is asking the government to grant them indefinite leave to remain. We hear what that…Read more…
Have your say on changes to social work registration
The article Social workers in England – speak up first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
“Children and family social work has always been a challenging and busy field, however after 20 years I feel I can say that I have never seen things this bad.”
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The government must give councils the cash they need to recruit more child protection staff and keep all children safe
The article LGA survey shows social workers are struggling to cope first…Read more…
“We see more and more families coming into our remit because of these environmental factors. You can’t deny the link between austerity and people’s lives getting harder and harder.”
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Former social worker honoured by the Queen
The article UNISON member awarded MBE first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
The government should scrap plans to roll out its new assessment and accreditation scheme for social workers because it will take up valuable time that could be spent helping vulnerable families,…Read more…
UNISON welcomes government move after months of campaigning on Children and Social Work Bill (England)
The article Plans to let councils opt out of legal duties to children dropped first appeared on…Read more…
Responding to TUC analysis published today (Tuesday) UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Homecare workers are under severe pressure to provide top-notch – and often intimate – care, while…Read more…