Labour should scrap two-child benefit cap sooner rather than later | Larry Elliott theguardian.com/business/artic…

Children can’t wait for the new government to align every star before the two-child limit is scrapped. These testimonies from people affected by the policy show clearly why. Please read and share.

❗ Labour has inherited an education system 'beset by inequalities', an @edupolicyinst report has warned, after research found poorer pupils are now over 19 months behind their better-off peers by the end of secondary school buff.ly/3xXGPRs

As well as being a completely stunning job title (embedded! fellow!!), this looks like a fabulous job for someone in #socialwork #socialcare to strengthen links between practice and research, and it's with great people

My The Guardian story: Sir Stephen Timms, high profile parliamentary critic of the carer's allowance scandal, has been given ministerial responsibility for the issue. theguardian.com/politics/artic…

Earlier this afternoon at Number 10 Downing Street I met with our new Prime Minister as well as other members of the Govt. Delighted to play my part in a The Labour Party Govt that delivers a country that works for everyone.

Are you a care leaver looking for support to access your records? We are hosting drop in sessions every Monday between 9am- 12.30pm. Book a call using this link careleavers.youcanbook.me and let us support you on this journey. #CareLeavers #AccessToRecords #SupportMatters

Michael Gove's advice for future Education Secretaries: "if you find the unions are praising you and the academics in university education departments proclaim themselves your allies – ask yourself... Are the wrong people clapping?" 💩🫏 spectator.co.uk/article/the-le…

Great to be at the No Child Left Behind Mari Burton strategy meeting with so many activists and recent achievements. As social workers we see how widespread food poverty is in the UK and we support the next steps to make 'Free School Meals for All' a reality.

“A workforce that feels treated well is at the heart of getting the NHS back on track. But the survey shows there’s a long way to go.” UNISON head of health Helga Pile  Annual NHS staff survey also shows most NHS staff are anything but happy with their pay.

Support for autistic children & adults from ICBs and Health Trusts is abysmal. A scandal despite autism strategies always being discussed. Post-diagnosis, direct support is nonexistent from health unless you have a learning disability. Years of raising issues lead to talking

Is it any wonder people feel so ground down! The judgments being made about PIP where the government view/narrative is citizens are just consumers of government resource instead of recognising people in need of support often caused by complex & deeply private circumstances out of

✨ World Social Work Day is on Tuesday, 18 March. In this short blog, BASW Council Member, Lyn Romeo reflects on the importance of this year's theme around promoting, strengthening and celebrating intergenerational solidarity. Read here 🔗 basw.co.uk/articles/promo…

There is a reason @EmmaLewellBuck remains my favourite MP by a mile 👇

Laura Kuenssberg Wes Streeting says he hasn’t seen the proposals so he can’t comment on cutting PIP payments. Really? BASW BASW Northern Ireland BASW Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 SASW ADASS

Wes Streeting says the The NHS is 'addicted to overspending.' Again let’s be careful here! Commissioners & budget holders face tough decisions daily, balancing public expectations with the available resources. Yes to reform, but let’s ensure it’s thoughtful, supportive, &

Peter Stefanovic Eg theguardian.com/society/2025/f… As a retired Social Worker this is also an issue as children losing their parents may become social care users, but I doubt if these costs are considered by Streeting……..