A report, from CareKnowledge Mental Health Editor Ed Brown, that looks at the signs of insecure parent-child attachment patterns and the role which social work practitioners can play in repairing a fractured familial bond. [24-11-2022]

A CareKnowledge briefing that provides an overview and analysis of research on child-to-parent violence and abuse. [03-Nov-2022]

A CareKnowledge Report – an update of one published in 2017 – in which Professor Nick Frost looks at the history of, and the policies designed to tackle child sexual exploitation, before discussing the role of the social worker in responding to it, and some practice essentials. [28-Oct-2022]

This article examines 'cuckooing', the targeting of the homes of vulnerable adults for the purpose of criminal activity, defining the social phenomenon and the number of common vulnerabilities of the individuals at risk, and how all these factors potentially relate to the practical safeguarding of adults affected by the practice. [26-Oct-2022]

A CareKnowledge Briefing that looks at the latest manifesto from the Mental Health Policy Group, in the context of other recent, and forthcoming, key policy and legislation changes. [18-Oct-2022]

This CareKnowledge Report by social worker Steph Stanhope looks at the importance of connections, human relationships and connectedness, provides a review of literature to support practice, and explores the importance of connections in relation to wellbeing, care, ageing and support. [14-Oct-2022]

A CareKnowledge report that explores the recent Office for Health Improvement and Disparities analysis of NHS Digital's Community Services Data Set on vulnerability in infancy in a more practical manner, and highlights its utility for child and adult social workers as well as healthcare workers. [04-Oct-2022]