Category: Social Work England (SWE)
Record numbers of social workers renew registration
Social Work England has reported record levels of registration renewal among social workers.
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Social Work England report highlights changing landscape of social work education
Social Work England has published a “landmark” report reflecting on five years of regulating qualifying social work courses.
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Social Work England set to miss fitness to practise targets amid surge in concerns
Social Work England has warned it is unlikely to meet two of its key 2025-26 fitness to practise performance targets.
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DfE slashes Social Work England’s budget despite recent boost to tackle fitness to practise backlogs
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced a proposed £1.4 million cut to Social Work England’s (SWE) 2025-26 budget.
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NHS staff face fitness to practise risks over Gaza commentary, say campaigners
NHS healthcare professionals are voicing concern over alleged institutional bias and harsh disciplinary measures for expressing views on Gaza.
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Department for Education announce review of Social Work Regulation
Government announces Dame Annie Hudson will conduct an Independent Review of Social Work Regulation.
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FEATURE: Assessing insight when a registrant denies allegations in fitness to practise proceedings
Fitness to practise defence barristers, Kings View Medical, looks at insight in circumstances when a registrant denies allegations.
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Social Work England launches consultation on new adjudicator disposal guidance
Social Work England has opened an eight-week public consultation on proposed guidance for a new adjudicator consensual disposal process.
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SWE outlines strict criteria for fitness to practise action over online expression
Social Work England sets a high threshold for FtP action over online posts, stressing the need to balance free expression with professional standards.
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Research urges overhaul of healthcare complaints systems to improve clarity, access, and public trust.
New report by the PSA highlights significant barriers faced by both the public and healthcare professionals when trying to raise concerns with regulators.
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Applications open for social workers in England to renew registration
Social workers practising in England are now required to renew their registration with Social Work England.
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Social work unions condemn registration fee hike and call for urgent regulatory review
BASW, SWU and UNISON condemn Social Work England’s 33% fee hike, warning it adds pressure to a struggling profession and ignores widespread opposition.
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