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

Article by Margaret Holloway, Emeritus Professor of Social Work, University of Hull and Editor for the British Journal of Social Work on the call for a Covid 19 wellbeing taskforce

John McGowan, General Secretary of SWU reflects on the rights 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.

Gerry Nosowska, BASW chair reflects on the social worker response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

This Ethical Guidance for Social Workers aims to respond to the very specific circumstances generated by COVID-19 which disrupts health, care, safeguarding and support services.

BASW is working across the nations to raise the issues faced by social workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

BASW opened up a survey for social workers to provide feedback on their experiences of working during the coronavirus pandemic. To date more than 1,200 social workers have provided feedback on their experiences and concerns, as well as best practice. This provides an overview of the findings and the actions BASW is taking.