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Social workers at breaking point with half at risk of quitting, warns UNISON

Jun 13, 2022By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Jun 13, 2022Dave Prentis blog

Major investment needed to tackle a social work system in crisis

May 26, 2022By Dave Prentis blog

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…

May 26, 2022Dave Prentis blog

UNISON launches new manifesto for social work

Mar 15, 2022By Dave Prentis blog

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

The article UNISON launches new manifesto for social work…Read more…

Mar 15, 2022Dave Prentis blog

NAAS scrapped after hard UNISON campaigning

Feb 8, 2022By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Feb 8, 2022Dave Prentis blog

UNISON social work survey is open for responses

Feb 4, 2022By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Feb 4, 2022Dave Prentis blog

Why UNISON needs to campaign on Integrated Care Proposals

Oct 14, 2021By UNISON Active

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…

Oct 14, 2021UNISON Active

Fighting on two fronts – and paying the price

Jun 5, 2020By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Jun 5, 2020Dave Prentis blog

Social workers in England – speak up

Mar 22, 2019By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Mar 22, 2019Dave Prentis blog

Social workers are overworked but the data is hiding it

Jul 6, 2018By Dave Prentis blog

“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.”

The article Social workers are…Read more…

Jul 6, 2018Dave Prentis blog

LGA survey shows social workers are struggling to cope

Jan 12, 2018By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Jan 12, 2018Dave Prentis blog

Social workers speak out

Nov 7, 2017By Dave Prentis blog

“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.”

The article…Read more…

Nov 7, 2017Dave Prentis blog

UNISON member awarded MBE

Nov 2, 2017By Dave Prentis blog

Former social worker honoured by the Queen

The article UNISON member awarded MBE first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…

Nov 2, 2017Dave Prentis blog

Assessment scheme adds to pressure on already overstretched social workers, says UNISON

Apr 4, 2017By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Apr 4, 2017Dave Prentis blog

Plans to let councils opt out of legal duties to children dropped

Mar 7, 2017By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Mar 7, 2017Dave Prentis blog

UNISON responds to TUC analysis saying insecure work up by a quarter since 2011

Feb 7, 2017By Dave Prentis blog

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…

Feb 7, 2017Dave Prentis blog

Social workers reject government reforms as unsafe, says UNISON

Nov 2, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

Government plans to reform the delivery of children’s social care have been overwhelmingly rejected by practising social workers in a new report published today (Wednesday) by UNISON. UNISON says the…Read more…

Nov 2, 2016Dave Prentis blog

UNISON backs petition to protect children’s care rights in England

Oct 27, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

Members and the public are urged to back the call to ‘protect the rights of vulnerable children and care leavers’ from plans in new bill

The article UNISON backs petition to protect children’s…Read more…

Oct 27, 2016Dave Prentis blog

Social Work Watch set to snap the state of the profession

Sep 2, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

Work in social care? Please fill in our survey describing their work day on 21 September

The article Social Work Watch set to snap the state of the profession first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…

Sep 2, 2016Dave Prentis blog

Social work bill ‘does nothing to address the real problems’

Jun 30, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON joins professional associations and academic bodies to condemn plans to give ministers control over social work regulation in England

The article Social work bill ‘does nothing to…Read more…

Jun 30, 2016Dave Prentis blog

Social workers need clear support to handle stress and workload

Jun 29, 2016By Dave Prentis blog

UNISON welcomes report from University of East Anglia on ’emotional intelligence and burnout’ in child and family social work

The article Social workers need clear support to handle stress and…Read more…

Jun 29, 2016Dave Prentis blog
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