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published in Social Work News - 27 Nov 2025 - Read more When I first entered social work, the language was different. We talked about anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice. These phrases was bold, uncomfortable, and alive. It named what we were up against.

Sometimes the quietest moments are the ones that say the most. In social work we learn that silence isn't empty - it speaks volumes. The challenge is learning to listen to what we can't hear. published in Social Work News - 4 Nov 2025 - read more

"Captain Picard once said, “It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not weakness, that is life.” I think every social work leader understands that truth..." Read More

I didn’t become a social worker by accident. My parents raised me on the Sikh principles of Seva - selfless service - and Sarbat da Bhala - working for the welfare of all. On paper, it’s the perfect fit. Helping vulnerable families, protecting children, standing up for those without a voice; these are not just job responsibilities for me, they’re part of my faith. But the reality of living those values inside the UK’s social care system is far from simple. One of my first ca

It usually happens when the door closes. You’ve kept your face steady through the visit. You’ve listened carefully, reassured where you...

In a world that often feels divided, the concepts of Seva and Sarbat da Bhala shine as beacons of hope. These principles, rooted in...

In social work, we are often caught between the expectations of management, the demands of bureaucracy, and the realities of human lives....