BASW is greatly concerned by the Metropolitan Police's decision to limit their involvement in mental health call outs, as outlined under the National Partnership Agreement: Right Care, Right Person (RCRP).
On World Mental Health Day, BASW England and the British British Psychological Society are calling for a greater focus from policy-makers on supporting workforce wellbeing.
BASW England and SWU have written to the new Shadow Minister for Social Care, Andrew Gwynne MP urging Labour to include a commitment to reforming social work student bursaries in their manifesto for the next General Election.
BASW England and SASW recently wrote to the UK Chancellor urging him to deliver a ‘fair and reasonable’ increase in the non-taxable mileage allowance rate for social workers and social care staff.
A recent UK Government cabinet ‘mini reshuffle’ has led to David Johnston MP being appointed as the fifth Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing in only two years.