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BASW England highlight the ongoing concerns being raised by social workers including shortage of PPE and ask for clearer understanding of people's vulnerability to Covid-19 including why BAME health and care workers are disproportionately affected

BASW Cymru and SWU call for support for the social work workforce in Wales

Ruth Allen provides a video update of the ongoing work of BASW throughout Covid-19

BASW has developed a poster to share, download and display to recognise the vital work of social workers during the pandemic.

BASW comments on recent press reports of misuse of ACP and of Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) notices being issued inappropriately.

The coronavirus crisis has inevitably meant that BASW has had to change how we prioritise our work, deliver our services and represent the profession. Find out how we have transformed our services.

We would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the two people who have lost their lives in these awful circumstances.

For social workers to do their work efficiently and compassionately during the coronavirus pandemic they must be safe, we therefore look forward to receiving guidance on PPE, followed by the necessary equipment.

This briefing is a general introduction to the Coronavirus Act 2020 as it relates to social work practice.

Using digital technology has never been more important for social work, their employers, educators and the adults, children and young people they support.