Regulating social workers—England’s new regime

Table of contents

• When will SWE take over as professional regulator?
• What transition arrangements are in place?
• How is the fitness to practise regime intended to work for SWE?
• The government consultation outcome recommended reforming other regulators’ fitness to practice regimes to follow the new SWE procedures—what might that look like?
• Do you think this will help improve public confidence in medical professionals?

Article summary

Local Government analysis: Will the establishment of Social Work England (SWE) as the new regulator of social workers in England improve public confidence in the profession? Nick Brett, partner in regulatory and disciplinary proceedings at Brett Wilson LLP, explains how the new regime will work in practice, sets out the transition arrangements that are in place, and considers whether we are likely to see reform of other medical professional regulatory bodies as a result.