World Social Work Day is the moment in the year for us to reflect on the incredible work that social workers do, and the value they bring to our communities.

Achieving gender equality underpins social work, as part of our commitment to human rights and social justice. Discover how some of our members are celebrating this year's International Women's Day.

As we mark the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, what has been the impact on social services on the front line of the continuing humanitarian crisis?

Social service providers and managing authorities in all EU Member States can now find tailored support and advice on how to access and use EU funds with the launch of the Social Services HelpDesk website.

As EU ministers agree a recommendation on adequate minimum income, ESN publishes a new report highlighting the benefits of integrating such programmes with social services to improve social inclusion.

How can we attract and retain professionals with the right skills into long-term social care? ESN joins EU Ministers and experts for how to attract and retain qualified workers.

Discover the latest programme, meet our newly confirmed speakers and partners

A new EU report analyses the implications of current and future challenges facing social welfare and protection systems

Coming soon - the full programme for the 31st European Social Services Conference (ESSC)! A panel of keynote speakers are already confirmed to speak during the conference plenary sessions. All experts in their respective fields...

In a world where the next crisis always seems to be around the corner, resilience has become a focal point. At the frontline, social services carry the responsibility of an ongoing duty of care to support those made vulnerable in...