Social work history in 20 books

Declining working-age populations are set to weigh on growth across economies where the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development invests and beyond, with demographic projections suggesting substantial declines in employment-to-population ratios. This column describes how closing gender employment gaps and raising elderly labour market participation could substantially mitigate these projected declines in many ageing societies, but the scope for such gains varies across countries. Realising these gains would require coordinated policy interventions across childcare provision, pension reform, workplace flexibility, and re-skilling programmes.

PhDs, research infrastructure and social work

Figures on domestic abuse from the Crime Survey for England and Wales, police recorded crime and other organisations.

Care Poverty and Unmet Needs brings together twenty-seven social policy researchers to analyse “care poverty: inadequate and unequal social care provision.

If you’re supporting somebody living with dementia, here are 7 ways to help make sure they’re safe and comfortable during the colder, winter months.

As the days get colder, winter can pose new challenges—but with the right strategies, it can also be a season of comfort and renewal. Learn how to stay active safely, nurture social connections, and c...

Continuous tracking using real-time location systems is becoming increasingly common in hospitals and long-term care homes, raising questions about ethics and data use.

Social work history in 20 books

Resilience is often presented as feats of bravery and endurance. But everyday practices like journaling, drafting a text or even writing a to-do list are manifestations of a capacity to adapt.

All social workers have to deal with dying and bereavement in their practice

In people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers linked minimal to moderate physical activity to a 3-to 7-year delay in cognitive symptoms.

Social work replaces casework relationships with linking in networks

Older adults who regularly eat meals alone are more likely to experience poorer nutrition and health outcomes than those who share meals with others, new research […]

Loneliness and social isolation are challenges that many older adults face, but they are absolutely not insurmountable. By taking these small, deliberate steps, you can find joy in meaningful relation...

A major new report, in partnership with Recoop: Supporting older people with convictions, is calling for an urgent national strategy to support the rapidly expanding population of older prisoners in E...

Social work history in 20 books

Long-term care needs trajectories interact with informal and public care

What is social care? How many people deliver social care? How much does social care cost individuals and the state? We answer some of the most frequently asked questions we receive about social care.

Social work history in 20 books

Spiritual abuse occurs when a person or group uses religion, faith, or spiritual authority to control, manipulate, or harm others. It can happen with…

... but the pattern of wellbeing taking its place may be worse, a new study suggests.

Shifting from social diagnosis to psychodynamic explanation

As your youth fades further into the past, you may start to fear growing older.