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The government has announced social workers are included in definition of essential frontline key workers in the context of this pandemic as set out in the Guidance for schools, childcare providers, colleges and local authorities in England on maintaining educational provision.

Gerry Nosowska BASW chair provides an update following an additional BASW Council meeting held on 18th March 2020 to set out the BASW Covid-19 plan.

The Coronavirus Bill has been introduced as a response to an unprecedented threat to public health. See BASW's initial calls for action.

BASW is working with partners for ‘key worker’ and other vital recognition for social workers across the UK. Social workers need clearer guidance and professional support and resources from governments, regulators and employers to be able to support children, families and the most vulnerable people in society during the coronavirus pandemic

The government has updated information on a proposed Coronavirus bill. We have set out what the main elements are for social work.

I think it is safe to say that the Coronavirus outbreak has somewhat overshadowed World Social Work Day - despite this, it has never been more important to emphasise and reflect on its theme.

We are dedicating WSWD to collecting and sharing your stories and images of your work.

BASW is making changes to how we work and mobilising to support members through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Joint member information on service variation during coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic

For World Social Work Day #WSWD2020 we join with social workers across the UK and worldwide to celebrate and recognise our profession’s vital work across global communities - today and every day.