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Sub-editor Mike McNabb


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Editorial advisory board Suzy Croft (Chair) Richard Barker, Pete Fleischmann, Perdeep Gill, Jill Manthorpe, Ben Martin, Brian Walsh


Social Work Matters is a monthly digital-only publication written, commissioned and edited by The College of Social Work for its members. The College of Social Work, 30 Euston Square, London, NW1 2FB. www.tcsw.org.uk


Social workers and all those with an interest in the profession are invited to contribute ideas for content. Ideas, comments and enquiries concerning the publication should be directed to the editor, Mark Ivory, mark.ivory@tcsw.org.uk


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The College of Social Work is a professional college developed and led by social workers to set and raise practice standards, improve the public image of the profession, and shape the policies and procedures under which social work practitioners operate.


The opinions expressed in the editorial content do not necessarily represent the views of The College of Social Work. Unless specifi cally stated, goods or services mentioned in the publication are not formally endorsed by The College of Social Work, which does not guarantee or endorse or accept liability for any goods or services featured in this publication.


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OPINION


Leader column Next steps after roles and tasks consultation


Daisy Bogg Assessment skills malaise


At the Sharp End Peter Beresford tackles the complex question: ‘Who is the service user?’


Tarsem Singh Cooner Social media and ethics


Bloglog Thoughts from The College blog


UPDATE


News from social work and The College


INTERVIEW


Many mental health social workers feel their input is marginalised as the medical model dominates services. Mark Hunter speaks to two


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practitioners from a project that puts social work fi rst


PRACTICE


Alex Fox explains why adult assessments will look very diff erent after the Care Bill becomes law


Book reviews Ethical choices facing social workers; and managing confl ict in child protection work


Jill Manthorpe looks at the growing body of evidence that suggests reminiscence therapy can help people whose cognitive abilities are failing


Better-targeted support is essential if social workers are to successfully address child maltreatment, Carol Long fi nds


The remit of NICE has changed as part of the spring’s health reforms. Jane Silvester looks at how social workers can benefi t


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