http://www.unison.org.uk/rss/socialwork.asp UNISON - social work en-gb http://www.unison.org.uk/rss socialwork@unison.co.uk (social work) web@unison.co.uk (Webmaster) New UNISON research collaboration. http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=13942 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=13942 UNISON has been lobbying hard on the issue of a fee hike and the change to appeal rights for social workers in England when the Health Professions Council (HPC) takes over responsibility for their registration. http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=13897 Wed, 4 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=13897 The College of Social Work (TCSW) has decided that a proposed agreement with UNISON needs to be put 'on hold' until it is fully independent of Government, and decisions can be taken by a Board elected by its own members. http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=13883 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=13883 Registration has opened for the Mental Health Seminar to be held on 8 February 2012 in London. http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=13841 Thu, 8 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=13841 UNISON, the UKÕs largest union, today accused the Government of failing the most vulnerable children in our society, because of the damaging impact of deep cuts to public services. http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=13800 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=13800 UNISON has published findings from a survey of social work assistants and support workers which reveal that many staff are being exploited routinely. http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=13523 Thu, 6 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=13523 UNISON welcomes the news that the College of Social Work will be open with services up and running for members in England by January 2012. http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=13450 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=13450 Implications from the Birmingham council care cuts ruling for other councils looking to cut care or close services. http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=13086 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=13086 UNISON Chief, Dave Prentis, has today written to the Acting Chief Executive of the UK Border Agency (UKBA), warning over the dangers of cutting funds paid to councils for caring and supporting unaccompanied child asylum seekers. Cuts of up to 15%* to some local authorities are set to create a two tier system, with child asylum seekers receiving significantly worse care. http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=12982 Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=12982 This ruling will give a much-needed boost to social workers up and down the country who protect daily thousands of vulnerable children and adults. http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=12983 Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unison.org.uk/socialwork/pages_view.asp?did=12983