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We review the key talking points at Westminster from the last few months.

The funding boost is aiming to build 18,000 new homes

BASW Chair, Julia Ross looks ahead to a crucial juncture for the assisted dying legislation in Westminster.

Kim Leadbeater MP agreed to BASW’s request at a committee session in Westminster

The Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall unveiled the changes in a statement to the House of Commons.

SASW and SWU understand Aberdeen City Council are proposing damaging changes to terms and conditions

BASW England welcomes the release of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Report: “It’s Silent – Race, Racism, and Safeguarding Children”.

Wales is the first country in the UK to remove profit from both residential and foster care for children.

Proposals for assisted dying in England and Wales are currently being debated in Westminster.

Response to the Scottish Government's call for views on foster care