Social workers push for better child protection

SOCIAL workers will today launch a 10-point discussion document they believe should form the basis of an overhaul of child protection services.

In addition to voicing concerns over the new standardisation process being planned by the HSE for child protection cases, the Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) will also highlight other areas it believes will improve the lot of families around the country.

The Call for Change document includes calls for: