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The proposals must give people the opportunity to be listened to, heard, and involved in making decisions about their care and treatment.

BASW England is consulting with members on the proposals within the Health and Care Bill and the implications for social work.

Report adds further urgency to calls for reform of social care.

Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has issued revised guidance to the Government that all people on the learning disability register should now be prioritised for a COVID vaccination. This will mean an extra 150,000 will be eligible to receive the vaccination immediately.

BASW continues to campaign for safe access to care homes for social workers and families.

​​​​​​​The Government needs to change vaccine prioritisation to prevent further deaths.

The proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act aim to provide greater choice and autonomy for patients in a mental health crisis

Government needs to recognise a range of different needs, not just clinical ones

This latest report shows ongoing evidence of excessive use of prolonged and long-term seclusion, segregation, restraint and human rights violations and abuse, alongside examples of undignified and inhumane care, in hospital and care settings.

Maris Stratulis, National Director at BASW England, comments on CQC annual report into health and social care in England