This book gives a unique analysis of the challenges facing contemporary social work that considers both the existential and ideological threats to the profession. Providing a wide range of in-depth reflections on the future of social care practice in the UK, it offers concrete policy proposals for the future of the profession alongside solutions which students and practitioners can action on the ground.

Contributions by: Peter Dowd, Chris Jones, John Harris, Gurnam Singh, Peter Beresford, Jan Walmsley, Iain Ferguson, Mark Lymbery, Brid Featherstone