It is absolutely right that the NHS receives recognition for the incredible work during the pandemic. However, there will be many equally dedicated and courageous workers in social care – who often work alongside their colleagues in health – that will be thinking where is our recognition?
Read the latest reflections in SASW's new "Points to Ponder" blog series, exploring what a future National Care Service could mean for Scotland - and for social work...
BASW Cymru has congratulated Vaughan Gething MS on becoming the new First Minister of Wales and have called on him to make firm commitments around his manifesto pledges.
Today, BASW England and BASW Cymru have jointly launched a new campaign to change national guidelines for social workers to get regular, safe access to health and care settings, so they can carry out their statutory duties and protect the human rights of citizens in care.