Social work
It's not an easy career choice - but it can be a fantastically rewarding job. Get the expert take on social work:
Shifting the costs
Patients were sometimes the losers as the NHS tried to save cash moving them from hospitals to homes.
Wastes of space?
A former hospital head explains why it's not so simple dealing with so-called bed blockers.
Is social work for you?
Pit your judgement against social workers by trying to do the right thing faced with hard choices.
The historical viewpoint
While the failures may be memorable, the history of child protection is generally a positive tale of increasing awareness and support.
