Social Work England Toxicology and Medical Assessment Services

Social Work England was established under The Children and Social Work Act 2017 (the Act and will be the new, specialist professional regulator for Social Workers in England. As established in our founding legislation - the Children and Social Work Act 2017 - we are a Non-Departmental Public Body, operating at arm's length from Government. Social Work England's Fitness to Practise Department will deal with a range of different concerns regarding social work professionals. Social Work England is looking to procure a supplier that can provide added value in the delivery of Toxicology and Medical Assessment services. Toxicology testing will be a new aspect of regulation for social workers, we require a service that will work flexibly with us to address any needs or concerns that arise as we develop this new area for additional evidence gathering in fitness to practise cases.

Medical assessments will also be a new aspect of regulation for social workers and we require a service that will work flexibly with us to address any needs or concerns that arise as we pursue this new opportunity for additional evidence gathering in fitness to practise cases.