Category: Social Work England (SWE)
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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Sharp rise in fitness to practise concerns about social workers driven by public referrals
Social Work England has reported a sharp increase in fitness to practise concerns about social workers in 2025.
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Social Work England launches consultation on online communication guidance
Social Work England is seeking feedback on draft guidance to help social workers apply professional standards in online communication.
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Social Work England confirms changes to registration rules following consultation
Social Work England will implement changes to its registration rules from 1 September 2025, following a public consultation that received broad support for the proposals.
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Social Work England will increase fees
Social Work England has confirmed an increase in registration-related fees for social workers and applicants.
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FEATURE: The toll of prolonged fitness to practise investigations and the role of expert legal representation
Kings View Chambers highlights how prolonged fitness to practise cases harm healthcare professionals—and why early legal advice is vital for protection.
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