The conventional view is that the programmes portray social work as it is: tough, stressful and practised by dedicated people. The producers and journalists involved in the making of the programmes aim to show a positive side of social work.
Beyond the short-term perspective, however, lies a history of relentless attacks from the media.
Whatever the fine print of child death inquiries, the theme of blaming social workers has remained constant. It is against this background the positive feelings about Someone to Watch Over Me need to be judged.
According to senior social work figures the profession is in need of a change of image to instil confidence in the public and enhance the status of the profession.
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