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BASW has been concerned that private companies would be carrying out interviews with those who were seeking asylum and were or claimed to be under 18, without appropriate expertise or staff.

There are calls from across Parliament to recognise that people living in care and health settings need to see their loved ones through family member and social worker visits.

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

The Immigration and Social Security Coordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill

BASW England Support for Words of Hope online poetry event in support of World Suicide Prevention

BASW supports cross-party amendments to maintain the full rights of individuals under Dublin III regulation.

BASW England backs campaign for those who have experienced loss and bereavement to connect, as ONS data reveals 21 social workers have sadly died due to Covid-19 between 9 March and 25 May 2020 in England and Wales

All vulnerable individuals should receive vital support during the coronavirus crisis.

BASW was one of many organisations objecting to this and welcomes change of plan

BASW responds as the Government re-introduces the new Immigration Bill to Parliament