Challenges for the most marginalised have worsened during the pandemic 

An opportunity should be provided to social workers and policy makers to reflect on the learning arising from the pandemic, and develop good practice, so as to plan and manage services even better

A survey has show that concern for clients is what has most preoccupied social workers during Covid-19. 

A national survey of social workers, carried out by the Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) over several months last year, has revealed a range of serious concerns and practice issues. 

Top of this list of concerns for social workers is client wellbeing and access to social work services during the pandemic.