Adult safeguarding is in the spotlight. With Baroness Casey's review making headlines and the government moving quickly to respond, it is natural to wonder what this means for your day-to-day work. Here is what you need to know. Read More
Whitney M. Young was a trailblazing social worker and civil rights leader whose collaborative approach and commitment to equity transformed American society. His philosophy of Harambee, or “pulling together,” guided his work in workforce integration, social reform, and systemic change. Read More
Explore Jenny Morrison’s legacy and how her story reshaped safety, risk management, and lone working practices in social work, reminding us why practitioner safety must always come first. Read More
Next for World Social Work Day 2026, we celebrate Irena Sendler (1910–2008), a Polish social worker and humanitarian who embodied the theme “Co‑Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society.” She united communities, risked her life to rescue Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto, and fostered hope, dignity, and collective responsibility in the face of oppression. Read More
Part 3 of our Social Work Week celebration reflects on the enduring legacy of Eileen Munro. She showed that social work is inherently complex, requiring curiosity, critical thinking, and reflection, not just following checklists. Read More
Social Work Week, Part 2, highlights an internationalist, educator, and fearless advocate for justice whose work and influence reached far beyond the borders of the United States. Through a lifelong commitment to equality, human rights, and social change, their contributions helped shape social work practice and inspired generations of practitioners around the world. Read More
The first part of our Social Work Week Celebration highlights social workers who have had a huge impact. First up is the incredible Martin Jackaman, whose determination transformed accessibility for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities. Read More
It’s finally here after years of reviews, drafts, and debates. The long-awaited Act introduces the biggest reform of Mental Health law in England and Wales since the primary statutory framework in 1983. Read More
In this blog, Pam Smart, an experienced social worker and Best Interests Assessor at trix, reflects on the unexpected announcement that the Government will move forward with the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), the system set to replace the much criticised Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). Read More
Sophie, Care Leaver, reflects on the long term relationships that supported her through care, highlighting how consistent, caring adults provided stability, trust and guidance, showing the powerful impact strong, lasting connections have on a young person’s life and future. Read More
