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The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced that there will be a ‘mini budget’ on 23rd September as pressure on the Government to tackle the cost-of-living crisis increases.

John McGowan and Julia Ross speak on the importance of good employment practices and Trade Union support.

Our focus in this response, on behalf of our members, is on the implications for the social work profession, social workers, and on the potential impact on the children and families served by the profession.

Brexit, the pandemic and austerity are recognised as major issues that continue to impact access to adult social care.

BASW England calls on the government to act now and invest in adult social care, or risk a devastating crisis this winter and beyond.

Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster

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Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides members with an update from Westminster.

SWBT provides support to social workers facing financial hardship.

These legislative proposals will roll back human rights rather than uphold them.