Category: Social Work England (SWE)
An in-depth look at Reflection in Fitness to Practise
Reflection is important for any healthcare professional to gain insight into the circumstances that led to things going wrong, and from this to demonstrate remediation.
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“Delivering racial equality in medicine” – British Medical Association
“Racism has for too long been allowed to blight lives and careers of those in the medical profession.” – BMA council chair
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New legislation expands the number of professions able to issue fit notes
The UK government has introduced new legislation to allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to certify fit notes.
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SWE meet 16 of our 18 PSA standards of good regulation
PSA published its review of SWE’s performance against their Standards of Good Regulation for the period 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2021.
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FEATURE: Should you engage with your regulator during a fitness to practise investigation?
Kings View Chambers discuss whether you should you respond to your regulator? What should you say? We look at the importance of engaging with your regulator.
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High Court grant SWE Interim Suspension Order
The High Court has granted Social Work England an extension to an Interim Suspension Order relating to a social worker with a criminal history.
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KINGS VIEW FEATURE: Fit to Practise – An Explanation of the Restoration Process
If you have been struck off, you can apply for restoration. The process is complicated and evidence has shown legal representation is key to success.
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SWE seek sanction extensions from High Court
The High Court has granted Social Work England (SWE) extensions to a number of ongoing fitness to practise cases.
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FEATURE: Can you expect your employer to support you through your fitness to practise investigation?
Support from your employer will be limited but there is clear evidence that legal representation can make a positive difference to the outcome of your case.
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Does remediation training matter in fitness to practise?
Remediation is where a doctor addresses concerns about their fitness to practise. Remediation training is often a key step in demonstrating remediation.
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SWE consultation on amendments to its rules
SWE is consulting on amendments to its rules on fitness to practise, registration, removal and fees.
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PSA response to SWE consultation on remote hearings
The Professional Standards Authority published its response to Social Work England’s consultation on amendments to rules, electronic service and remote hearings.
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