Category: Social Work England (SWE)
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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Social Work England and Skills for Care announce programme for AI summit
Social Work England and Skills for Care have published the full programme for their free one‑day summit on artificial intelligence (AI).
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AI regulation workshop highlights need for clearer guidance for health and care professionals
Emerging PSA recommendations outline how health and care professionals should be guided and regulated when using AI in practice.
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Insight Works Training Case Study: The role of insight and remediation in reducing regulatory sanctions
A clear, analysis of how genuine insight and evidence‑based remediation can significantly reduce regulatory sanctions.
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