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BASW Cymru has been in conversation with the Older People’s Commissioner for last couple of weeks about the appalling number of deaths in care settings. We have also shared our concerns about the essential role of social workers in upholding the human rights of older people and ensuring the voices of older people in care settings are heard.

BASW Cymru welcomes the First Minister’s announcement that social care workers in Wales will receive a £500 payment in recognition of the essential work undertaken by this “under-valued and overlooked” workforce.

BASW Cymru's National Director gives an update on the work BASW Cymru has been doing during the Covid-19 crisis.

Self-care and resilience – needed more than ever now? Hear from Neil Thompson

The government launches its wide-ranging piece of legislation which will affect various existing legal rights and protections

BASW Cymru letter detailing concerns for social workers about Covid-19

BASW Cymru is liaising with Social Care Wales, to ensure clear guidance for student social workers around the suspension of qualifying programmes.