It's no secret that a lot of the hesitation towards becoming a foster carer comes from a fear of finances Read more...

This month's film to review is a favourite amongst superhero fans -- 's Shazam A movie about a teenager suddenly Read more...

I talk with Professor Lena Dominelli on Ukraine We talk of her new book 'Putin's War in Ukraine' and the challenges of reconstruction and disaster management...

Hull City Council are pleased to account their first CPD event through the Humber Social Work Teaching Partnership.

As you may already know many biological siblings in the UK foster care system end up being separated from each Read more...

International Social Work Ahead of Print lt br gt Social work education in Africa is faced with a myriad of challenges that require immediate attention for a sustainable future If the principles of social justice human rights and respect for diversities are central to the social work profession then the education and practice of social work in Nigeria should be culturally relevant in engaging people and structures to address challenges Participants for the study included...

International Social Work Ahead of Print lt br gt This article explores the role of homeless voices in constructing knowledge about homelessness and the development of policy and service delivery responses to homeless people Specifically the article highlights the suggestive value position for social work encapsulated in Honneth's concept of recognition as a framework from which to understand and incorporate homeless voices in the construction of knowledge about and policy responses to homelessness While written...

International Social Work Ahead of Print lt br gt This study analyses welfare chauvinist attitudes in the generous welfare states of Sweden Norway and Finland We find that strict forms of exclusionary welfare chauvinism are near non-existent However Finland Norway and Sweden are in the top tier in Europe when it comes to beliefs that immigrants need to obtain citizenship before being given equal rights to social benefits This may indicate a future turn in...

International Social Work Ahead of Print lt br gt In Malaysia inclusiveness for people with disabilities in higher education remains a challenge This study addresses the perception of students with disabilities of their campuses' physical accessibility The survey shows partial dissatisfaction with facilities with seniors displaying the highest discontent In addition interviews with students reveal opinion discrepancies between students with visual impairments and those with other physical disabilities The overall findings imply that inclusive education...

Social Workers Across Borders shows that social work skills are tranferrable into the front line and can help in the immediate aftermath of major tragedies...