Last week countries met at the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) two-yearly General Meeting, with BASW representing the UK. Our chair Gerry Nosowska shares some highlights.
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.
BASW England and SASW recently wrote to the UK Chancellor urging him to deliver a ‘fair and reasonable’ increase in the non-taxable mileage allowance rate for social workers and social care staff.