Sitewide search

Coronavirus: During lockdown, there has been a worrying rise in the number of referrals to child protection unit

This latest report shows ongoing evidence of excessive use of prolonged and long-term seclusion, segregation, restraint and human rights violations and abuse, alongside examples of undignified and inhumane care, in hospital and care settings.

Maris Stratulis, National Director at BASW England, comments on CQC annual report into health and social care in England

The Immigration and Social Security Coordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill

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

BASW Cymru had petitioned the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales about our deep concerns for the well-being and human rights of older people in care homes, whose voices have been effectively silenced throughout lockdown.

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

Lock-down and social distancing have shown to have the potential to exacerbate domestic abuse and situations which were already high risk.