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Nursing associates: will they become a cheap substitute for nurses? As the first cohort of trainees prepare for this new NHS role, there are fears that it could be exploited and become a dead-end job
Social workers must leave comfort zones to reconnect with those in need We confront social injustices that occur every day – we are agents of change and must speak up against poverty, discrimination and inequality
Social work: the emergency service that should be celebrated, not demonised Davina Flowers I was saved from an abusive relationship by social services. Now I’m studying to be a social worker and want the public to know all the good they do
Welsh social workers 'need proper support network' Managers need to take a new approach to supervision for Wales to keep reputation as good place to work, Guardian event told
Why are social workers so reluctant to celebrate their achievements? Harry Ferguson Criticised by the media, government and even some within the profession, social work needs a culture that recognises all the good its staff do
I couldn't last as a social worker but the children will haunt me forever Acute stress ended my career but I’m not sorry I tried – and am in awe of the work my colleagues still do
Why would doctors and nurses put themselves through the ordeal of NHS management? Jeremy Hunt wants to encourage more clinicians to take leadership roles, but his proposals won’t fix the problem
Time for social workers to rediscover their counselling skills Most social workers went into the job ‘to help people’. Now they should push aside paperwork and political agendas and reclaim their role as counsellors
Has hotdesking had its day for social workers? Many frontline professionals feel social work and hotdesking are incompatible, and councils are now introducing other models
The railways are no longer just a man's domain: meet the female train drivers Some depots don’t have female toilets, and children still stare when they see a woman in the driver’s seat, but more is being done to bring gender balance to the railways
I'll never forget holding Rose's hand as she passed away Care workers are often told not to get attached to the people we care for. That’s impossible
Social work is a high-stress job – support from peers is invaluable As part of an inner-city team, poor structuring and overwork drove me to tears. Now, I’m helping to provide support to newly qualified social workers
What makes a good leader in today's NHS? In a climate where many NHS staff are demoralised and the service is facing unprecedented demand, how do leaders meet challenges?
Social workers don't scare easily – but I had to call the police after a tough day I had to deal with a substance misusing father, his angry son and their pack of vicious dogs
HIV activism: 'It feels more like social work than my day job in adult services' I want people with HIV to live free from oppression, and for the NHS and social services to become HIV-neutral in their activities
My job in palliative care let me practise social work as it is meant to be Suzy Croft Working in a hospice has given me the opportunity to work with a diverse group of patients and families, offering support, advocacy and counselling
Building resilient social workers is everybody’s business Jim Greer Educators, employers, managers, colleagues and social workers themselves all have a role to play in creating resilient teams and workplaces
Hotdesking ‘increases social worker burnout risk’
Bert, Mary and eccles cakes taught me a vital lesson about dementia
I was so overwhelmed as a new social worker, I was physically sick Maria James Frontline child protection caused me regular panic attacks because it was impossible to get on top of my workload
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