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The committee is keen to hear from those working directly with children and families or frontline services.

There was nothing in this budget for social work, social care or health services and the incredibly hard-pressed workforce.

BASW UK has outlined its priorities for the upcoming Budget on 3 March

Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster

BASW England and BASW Cymru have backed an amendment to the Bill that would mean public authorities would have a statutory duty to commission support in the community for all victims of domestic abuse, including children.

Update from Alison Bavidge to Independent Sector and Independent Social Workers on vaccines eligibility.

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

Prior to the debate, BASW wrote to every MP listed for the debate urging them to vote to extend the uplift.

Ruth Allen CEO has written to the Department of Work and Pensions and the Chancellor regarding the Government's decision to not retain the £20 Universal Credit uplift beyond April.

There needs to be significant, long-term investment in children and young people across the country - with support services for vulnerable children and care leavers requiring urgent resources, both during and beyond the pandemic.