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BASW England response to Social Work England's proposed registration fee increase

The report presents a stark overview of the increasing challenges within England’s health and social care systems.

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)

BASW, SWU & UNISON have jointly written to Social Work England to seek an urgent resolution to ongoing Fitness to Practice delays.

The UK Government has announced the introduction of the Care Workforce Pathway, a national career structure for the adult social care workforce.

Studies in Social Work to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Social Workers’ Educational Trust 1972-2022

Our focus in this response, on behalf of our members, is on the implications for the social work profession, social workers, and on the potential impact on the children and families served by the profession.

Brexit, the pandemic and austerity are recognised as major issues that continue to impact access to adult social care.

These consultation responses were completed jointly between BASW and SWU and representatives of both memberships.