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

Role of social workers will be championed during implementation of strategy

A summary of findings from the data included in the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS)

BASW member, Dr Sarah Pollock discusses why an incoming Westminster government must finally move beyond 'evidence gathering' and act on developing a social work workforce strategy in England

The UK Government has announced the introduction of the Care Workforce Pathway, a national career structure for the adult social care workforce.

Studies in Social Work to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Social Workers’ Educational Trust 1972-2022

Our focus in this response, on behalf of our members, is on the implications for the social work profession, social workers, and on the potential impact on the children and families served by the profession.

Brexit, the pandemic and austerity are recognised as major issues that continue to impact access to adult social care.

The Government must engage in a full stakeholder consultation and an equality and impact assessment on all the routes into social work.

The JTAI was published on 21 February 2022