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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.

BASW staff and representatives appeared on a range of media outlets following the National Review's publication.

BASW proactively engaged a range of media outlets, to ensure our profession is represented in national discussions about the future of children’s social care in England.

A full analytical look at the Review, its recommendations, and how it impacts all areas of social work will be forthcoming soon.

We're holding a special online workshop and launching a survey for members.

BASW England is calling on representatives from all parties to pledge their support for social workers and the children, adults and families who use their services

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

The 'scoping review' document is more necessary than ever to help guide busy social workers to instigate both individual and societal change.

The role of social workers as the main registered social care profession within integrated systems must be heard and represented within any new structures.