Social workers say cuts to public services pose greatest challenge to profession

Fiona Simpson
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Cuts to public services has overtaken funding for social care as the biggest challenge facing professionals for the first time, social workers have said.

Birmingham Council announced huge cuts to public services earlier this month. Picture: SakhanPhotography/Adobe Stock
Birmingham Council announced huge cuts to public services earlier this month. Picture: SakhanPhotography/Adobe Stock

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