Category: Social Work England (SWE)
Black social workers more likely to face fitness to practise investigations, Social Work England finds
Black social workers are more likely to face fitness to practise investigations and hearings than white peers, according to new Social Work England analysis of regulatory data.
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PSA and 38 health and social care regulators and registers issue joint statement of intent on the regulation of AI in healthcare
PSA, 10 regulators and 28 accredited registers have committed to developing shared principles for the safe, effective and ethical use of AI in health and social care across the UK.
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UK healthcare regulators report continued rise in whistleblowing disclosures during 2025/26
UK health and social care professional regulators have published their annual whistleblowing disclosures report.
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AI healthcare regulation report highlights need for professional standards and clear accountability
The publication of the UK Government’s National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare: Recommendations for a Future Regulatory Framework.
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PSA report highlights need for stronger handling of sexual misconduct cases in fitness to practise proceedings
he Professional Standards Authority (PSA) has published a new report calling for improvements in the way sexual misconduct allegations are investigated, managed and determined.
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Nine in ten fitness to practise cases closed without further action in 2025–26
Nine out of ten fitness to practise referrals to Social Work England were closed at the initial triage stage in 2025–26.
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Initial findings explore 38% increase in referrals to Social Work England
Social Work England is reporting a sustained and significant rise in concerns raised about social workers, with new analysis indicating a 38% increase in referrals over the past year.
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Minister sets six‑month deadline for overhaul of Social Work England’s fitness to practise system
Social Work England has been ordered to produce a comprehensive, end‑to‑end improvement plan for its fitness to practise function within six months.
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Social Work England sets up fitness to practise support service
Social Work England has established a new independent support service to assist everyone involved in fitness to practise proceedings.
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Social Work England launches consultations to strengthen social work education and training
Social Work England has today launched 3 public consultations related to its quality assurance of social work courses.
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Social Work England launches perceptions survey
Social Work England launches survey on social work motivations, perceptions and regulation.
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Social Work England confirms updated approach to reviewing CPD records
Social Work England will review up to 3% of CPD records for the 2025–26 registration year after the renewal period closes on 30 November 2026.
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