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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.

BASW commits £30,000 to support international social work partners in the fight against Covid 19

The Department of Education is seeking views on proposed new measures to ensure that the use of independent and semi-independent provision (commonly known as unregulated provision) provides the right level of support and does not place children in care and care leavers at risk

New Scotland Committee Chair, Jude Currie, shares what social work means to her and what she wants to achieve in her new role.

We have now received responses to letters sent to both Clara Swinson (Director General for Public and Global Health and DHSC) and Yvonne Doyle (Medical Director for Public Health England).

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

Give us your views on a potential celebration for Students and NQSW and Social Workers

BASW responds to the Westminster Government’s announcement to ease some lockdown measures.

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