Social Care is an essential part of the health system. Social Work is a registered profession and recognised for its relational and rights-based approaches. Social Work provides an anti-discriminatory focus, and emphasizes collaboration with communities, families and individuals.
Social Workers provide a unique perspective within NHS settings, focusing on social determinants to provide a holistic approach to health. Social Workers have good legal literacy, allowing them to advocate for people within a health and social care framework.
Social Work has an established history within NHS settings and current developments in the health system align well with Social Work values and practices. Social Work has a significant amount to offer to NHS settings.