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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 NI is deeply concerned at the resignation of the RQIA Board & welcomes an independent review into the mass resignations.

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.

Maris Stratulis National Director for BASW England comments on the ADASS Budget survey

BASW Cymru has been in conversation with the Older People’s Commissioner for last couple of weeks about the appalling number of deaths in care settings. We have also shared our concerns about the essential role of social workers in upholding the human rights of older people and ensuring the voices of older people in care settings are heard.

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 Cymru met with social worker and 20 year BASW member Jonathan Pearce this week to find out what it’s like to be a palliative care social worker in Wales.

BASW England and Research in Practice for Adults (RiPfA) have launched two new projects that will develop professional capabilities and continuous professional development (CPD) for social workers working with older people and adults who have learning disabilities.