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This year is a celebration of 50 years as BASW and we want to celebrate this throughout the year by capturing the essence of social work in Wales.

BASW England Professional Officer Rebekah Pierre introduces a new mapping guide to help social workers and colleagues understand how PCF, KSS and regulatory standards relate to each other.

The voice and experiences of children and young people must be at the heart of the review

The Joint Committee on Human Rights is examining the impact of lockdown restrictions on human rights and whether those measures only interfere with human rights to the extent that is necessary and proportionate

The proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act aim to provide greater choice and autonomy for patients in a mental health crisis

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.

In 2021, BASW Cymru will not stop ensuring that social workers have a strong voice and are heard at the highest levels of Government, Policy and Regulation in Wales.

As 2020 draws to a close, BASW England has released a 'Thank You' letter to social workers across the country.

Government needs to recognise a range of different needs, not just clinical ones

New research commissioned by BASW England and the Department of Health and Social Care reveals a significant increase in people accessing mental health services during the first lockdown