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Many of these proposals will impact the day-to-day work of family social workers, and we are eager to hear how the government envisages the proposals will work in practice

The proposals were debated in the House of Lords this week.

BASW reacts to the UK Government's proposals.

ADASS have published findings from their 2024 Autumn Survey.

The report presents a stark overview of the increasing challenges within England’s health and social care systems.

BASW England and SWU statement on the recent public sector pay increase announced by the UK Chancellor.

To quote the prime minister’s first speech on the steps of Downing Street, the country "voted decisively for change, for national renewal" and the scale of the task in England that the new government inherits cannot be underestimated.

BASW is calling on the next UK Government to support the social work sector to ensure continuity of care and support.

Richard Servian from BASW's Black Country Branch explores why the next UK Government must commit to properly funding social work and social care in England.

If you live in England or Wales, there’s a very good chance you’ve got elections to vote in on 2nd May.