BASW England has joined with mental health organisations in expressing deep concern and disappointment that a Mental Health Bill won't be introduced in this parliament.
BASW is greatly concerned by the Metropolitan Police's decision to limit their involvement in mental health call outs, as outlined under the National Partnership Agreement: Right Care, Right Person (RCRP).
On World Mental Health Day, BASW England and the British British Psychological Society are calling for a greater focus from policy-makers on supporting workforce wellbeing.
BASW England and SWU have written to the new Shadow Minister for Social Care, Andrew Gwynne MP urging Labour to include a commitment to reforming social work student bursaries in their manifesto for the next General Election.
BASW England and SASW recently wrote to the UK Chancellor urging him to deliver a ‘fair and reasonable’ increase in the non-taxable mileage allowance rate for social workers and social care staff.
A recent UK Government cabinet ‘mini reshuffle’ has led to David Johnston MP being appointed as the fifth Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing in only two years.