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This week we have reached the heart-breaking milestone in the pandemic with 104,000 lives lost -and 63 social workers have lost their lives to Covid so far.

BASW has issued updated guidance for Social Workers during Covid-19 to reflect the current situation.

BASW CEO Ruth Allen is joined by guest, BASW Vice Chair, Lewis Roberts

Nick Lovell, member of the BASW UK Heritage Steering Group and BASW Cymru, provides a personal reflection on how social work has been a fundamental part of his life and own heritage.

Kerri Prince, Public and Political Affairs Lead for BASW UK, provides members with an update from Westminster

In response to the new rules, BASW UK Chief Executive Ruth Allen wrote to the Home Office raising concerns that this will demonise those people who need support.

Prior to the debate, BASW wrote to every MP listed for the debate urging them to vote to extend the uplift.

Ruth Allen CEO has written to the Department of Work and Pensions and the Chancellor regarding the Government's decision to not retain the £20 Universal Credit uplift beyond April.

Join BASW in supporting HMD by raising awareness on social media, sharing blogs or poems, or let us know how you are marking the important day.

We are hearing from social workers in different roles and from students around the country about the impact that this new lockdown is having on their morale and wellbeing.