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BASW England responds to latest update from Review of Children's Social Care

Government must ensure this move is at least the start of meeting the scale and urgency of the crisis facing social care across the UK.

Our response to 'Case for Change' is now available to read and download.

BASW England is consulting with members on the proposals within the Health and Care Bill and the implications for social work. The Health and Care Bill was debated for the first time in Parliament on 14th July 2021 and BASW England has been following developments closely.  The proposed changes will impact upon social workers working in and across social care and health.

Statement by Dr Ruth Allen, BASW CEO and Maris Stratulis, BASW England National Director.

This BASW England position statement has been formulated based on the feedback of members, social work academics, practitioners, managers, and students.

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.

BASW England is strongly advocating for social care that is properly resourced and funded to be able to deliver the high-quality support and housing that is needed in the community.