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AI and social work: learn about the opportunities and risks

6 days ago | communitycare.co.uk | Mithran Samuel

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an increasing presence in social work, but much remains unknown about its potential impact on practice and those who rely on social care. To explore what we know and equip practitioners, educators, leaders and policymakers to manage the opportunities and risks that AI presents, Community Care has gathered a group of experts for a half-day online event taking place on 9 July 2025.
Second union urges rejection of local government pay offer and seeks support for strike action

1 week ago | communitycare.co.uk | Mithran Samuel

Do you agree with the Department of Health and Social Care's decision to end the Think Ahead scheme? Yes, fast-track courses are costly and do not adequately prepare trainees for the complexities of social work. No, Think Ahead is vital in training and recruiting mental health practitioners. View Results A second union has come out against employers “full and final” pay offer to local government staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
'Understaffing' of social work services putting people requiring support at risk, say practitioners

1 week ago | communitycare.co.uk | Mithran Samuel

Do you agree with the Department of Health and Social Care's decision to end the Think Ahead scheme? Yes, fast-track courses are costly and do not adequately prepare trainees for the complexities of social work. No, Think Ahead is vital in training and recruiting mental health practitioners.
Social workers continuing to struggle with workload, admin and increasing need, finds 'health check'

1 week ago | communitycare.co.uk | Mithran Samuel

Do you agree with the Department of Health and Social Care's decision to end the Think Ahead scheme? Yes, fast-track courses are costly and do not adequately prepare trainees for the complexities of social work. No, Think Ahead is vital in training and recruiting mental health practitioners. View Results Social workers are continuing to struggle with workload, administrative burdens and increasing need, according to an annual survey of professionals in England.
'We need to change how we talk about social care to give reform a chance', says new ADASS head

1 week ago | communitycare.co.uk | Mithran Samuel

The launch of the Casey Commission this week follows a long line of unsuccessful attempts to reform adult social care in England over recent decades. This has left the sector weary and sceptical about the prospects of yet another attempt at solving its multiple problems: unmet and undermet need, inconsistent and, in some cases, poor-quality care, an underpaid and undervalued workforce, growing pressures on informal carers and the risk of some people facing catastrophic care costs.
Social work bursary levels frozen for 11th consecutive year

2 weeks ago | communitycare.co.uk | Mithran Samuel

What do you think of this year's 3.2% pay rise offer for council staff in England and Wales? It's not ideal, but we should accept it as there's unlikely to be a better offer. (45%, 704 Votes) It's inadequate, I would support strike action for better pay. (42%, 652 Votes) It's adequate as it's above the current rate of inflation.
Fast-track social work scheme to end in 2027 after government decides to withdraw funding

2 weeks ago | communitycare.co.uk | Mithran Samuel

What do you think of this year's 3.2% pay rise offer for council staff in England and Wales? It's adequate as it's above the current rate of inflation. It's not ideal, but we should accept it as there's unlikely to be a better offer. It's inadequate, I would support strike action for better pay. View Results A fast-track scheme for training social workers will end in 2027 after the government decided to withdraw funding on financial grounds.
Union recommends rejection of local government pay offer

2 weeks ago | communitycare.co.uk | Mithran Samuel

What do you think of this year's 3.2% pay rise offer for council staff in England and Wales? It's adequate as it's above the current rate of inflation. It's not ideal, but we should accept it as there's unlikely to be a better offer. It's inadequate, I would support strike action for better pay. View Results A union has recommended that members reject employers’ pay offer to council staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What are advance decisions and advance statements under the Mental Capacity Act?

2 weeks ago | communitycare.co.uk | Gemma Balmford

This article provides practice tips from Community Care Inform’s guide on advance decisions and advance statements. Written by Sam Cox, an independent consultant on the Mental Capacity Act, the guide covers how to make an advance statement, advice on healthcare and what an advance decision cannot do. Inform Adults subscribers can access the full content here.
Starmer urged to 'save supported housing' in face of sector financial 'crisis'

2 weeks ago | communitycare.co.uk | Mithran Samuel

What do you think of this year's 3.2% pay rise offer for council staff in England and Wales? It's adequate as it's above the current rate of inflation. It's not ideal, but we should accept it as there's unlikely to be a better offer. It's inadequate, I would support strike action for better pay. View Results Keir Starmer has been urged to “save supported housing” in England in the face of a “financial crisis” facing the sector.