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Government must ensure this move is at least the start of meeting the scale and urgency of the crisis facing social care across the UK.

Over 100 civil society organisations – including BASW UK – have written to the Prime Minister, calling for the Government to abandon the proposed cut, which is worth over £1000 a year.

As a social worker, BASW vice-chair Lewis Roberts sees rising poverty levels and the devastating impact this is having on society

A new survey on future ways of working by the BASW Advice and Representation (A&R) and SWU Trade Union team

Social workers deserve to work in supportive organisations where they can have voice and influence - and where leaders and managers understand what social workers need to fulfil their roles.

BASW is asking for members to get in touch with their experiences of working with children who have no recourse to public funds

Kerri Prince, Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster after Parliament was recalled this week.

BASW will amplify and advocate for your views, values and concerns so – get involved!

BASW England is consulting with members on the proposals within the Health and Care Bill and the implications for social work. The Health and Care Bill was debated for the first time in Parliament on 14th July 2021 and BASW England has been following developments closely.  The proposed changes will impact upon social workers working in and across social care and health.