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After Covid regulations required working from home, the practice has continued for many social workers. Many authorities have closed local offices as part of cost-saving cuts, forcing more staff to work from home and hot-desk when in the office. Social workers told the researchers they felt increased isolation as a result of working from home, as well as reporting difficulties in reaching colleagues or managers for support, and an absence of the team camaraderie found in an office.