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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

BASW England Support for Words of Hope online poetry event in support of World Suicide Prevention

BASW England backs campaign for those who have experienced loss and bereavement to connect, as ONS data reveals 21 social workers have sadly died due to Covid-19 between 9 March and 25 May 2020 in England and Wales

BASW Cymru had petitioned the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales about our deep concerns for the well-being and human rights of older people in care homes, whose voices have been effectively silenced throughout lockdown.

Lock-down and social distancing have shown to have the potential to exacerbate domestic abuse and situations which were already high risk.

This guide aims to support social workers in Scotland to respond effectively to domestic abuse, with a particular focus on situations where children are involved.

Every year on April 28th, all around the globe the trade union movement unites to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day.

BASW comment on the Join Select Committee for Human Rights report calling for an overhaul of inspections and changes to the Mental Health Act to protect autistic adults and people with learning disability