Transfer of GSCC functions to Health Professions Council
September 2010
The review of the Department of Health's Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs) published on 26 July 2010, set out the Government's intention for the GSCC's functions to be transferred to the Health Professions Council (whose name will be changed to reflect their new remit), by April 2012 at the earliest.

Don’t leave it too late to renew your GSCC registration
September 2010
If you are one of the 45,000 social workers who first registered with us in late 2004 or early 2005 you will soon have to renew your registration.

Job offers and joining the register
September 2010
Are you about to apply for registration as a qualified social worker and do you have a job offer that is dependent on registration? If so, read on.

The Family Justice Review
September 2010
It has been reported that the family justice system is under strain, with rising case volumes and lengthening case durations. The Family Justice Review was commissioned by the Ministry of Justice to examine the effectiveness of the system and the outcomes it delivers, and to make recommendations for reform. This is being conducted by a panel of experts chaired by David Norgrove.

Higher education institution inspection reports
September 2010
Students wanting to study social work will be able to find out much more about the courses available to them, following the publication of previously undisclosed inspection reports.

Plagiarism warning
September 2010
GSCC university inspectors have reported an increase in plagiarism among students on social work degree courses.

Conduct hearing outcomes
September 2010
Please note that this information relates to hearings concluded from 28 May until 26 August 2010.

Introduction to our new CE Penny Thompson
June 2010
I'm delighted to have my first opportunity to introduce myself to you since I became Chief Executive of the GSCC on 31 March. As a social worker by background, I still feel very much part of the profession and am very keen to actively engage with you as much as possible to help inform our work.

Registration renewal
June 2010
Because many social workers first joined the register when registration became compulsory in 2005, over 45,000 of you are due to renew your registration during January to May 2011.

Consulting on changes to GSCC’s regulatory functions
June 2010
The GSCC will be consulting on significant changes to some aspects of the way it regulates the profession in the coming months. The changes are designed to improve our effectiveness in protecting the public and will affect the way you interact with us though our registration and conduct processes.