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Role of social workers will be championed during implementation of strategy

A summary of findings from the data included in the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS)

To quote the prime minister’s first speech on the steps of Downing Street, the country "voted decisively for change, for national renewal" and the scale of the task in England that the new government inherits cannot be underestimated.

BASW and SWU have led on the campaign for fairer, more equitably available, and greater financial support for social work students across the UK.

BASW responds to the recommendations of the independent evaluation of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF)

One of BASW's priority asks for the next UK Government is to deliver a new Mental Health Act for England and Wales.

Tricia Pereira explores the journey, challenges and triumphs of the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard.

BASW England Adult Thematic Group members explore two of BASW's manifesto asks in detail.

BASW England welcomes the recently published assessment reports from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) concerning Hertfordshire, West Berkshire, and the London Borough of Hounslow local authorities.

Time to introduce the right for carers to be paid by their employer