Good social workers are invaluable. So let’s give them proper support | David Brindle

Research reveals that some think social workers are there to pop to the shops for you. It’s time to restore some prestigeAbout three in every 10 people in Britain think social workers help with household chores like cooking and cleaning, with personal care like washing and dressing, and with childcare. Two in 10 reckon they will nip to the shops for you. Asked to choose from a given list of professionals they consider important providers of mental health support, 69% of people identify psy