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Nicola and Sally - two carers who work with BASW - share their experiences as we mark Carers Week 2022.

BASW England are asking members to take a survey which will help us formulate a response to government proposals

SWU is establishing a ‘campaign’ fund for our members to call on to ensure campaigns throughout 2021/22 can be responsive to changing priorities, quick to deliver and high impact.

Report adds further urgency to calls for reform of social care.

Barbara Keeley MP says Government failed to use expertise from social work and social care sector in the early stages of pandemic.

New vlog: Hear about experiences of older people who access social care services and the impact of Covid

BASW has created a simple step-by-step guide for members who would like to support the campaign by contacting their local MP.

Julie Morgan AS/MS, Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services, confirms social workers in Wales are integral to ensuring the wellbeing of residents in residential care and should be recognised as professional visitors

From the outset, BASW has viewed the proposed role for care home managers as unworkable and is pleased to see the government’s recognition of sector opposition to the proposal.