Nobody should accept derogatory language that seeks to locate the blame with the person currently in hospital - as if they are somehow responsible for another person having to wait.
BASW is fundraising to support Homeless and Asylum Seeker charities across the UK by sharing festive wishes with a specially designed Clare in the Community eCard by Harry Venning.
Age assessments should be led by social workers and draw on a multi-agency approach, where practitioners in health, care, education, and community may contribute.