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Deaf awareness training is not mandatory in social work practice - which begs the question, how can we inspire change if we are not listening?

More doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been issued this week around the UK, and we’ll really see a ramping up of jabs being given out in January as people at the top of the priority list get their vaccine

Throughout the last nine months I have often been in awe at the fortitude, positivity and creativity from social workers in the UK and across the world.

Kerri Prince, Public and Political Affairs Lead for BASW, analyses what a 'no deal' Brexit would mean for social work and the wider country

The pledge consists of a firm commitment by a university, college or educational institution to undertake steps to support GTRSB students into and within higher education.

Gerry Nosowska joined a panel of experts to speak at the Westminster Education Forum last week.

There are ongoing discussions about who should be prioritised for vaccination. This is a fast-moving situation and BASW is an active player in these discussions.

Children, young people and parents who participated in the #GiveUsAChancellor campaign will be presenting to APPG for Children next week.

Health and care professionals in Wales - including social workers - will have access to lateral flow tests (LFTs)

As a community-based Social Worker for Adult Social Care, I normally visit residential care homes on a regular basis. That changed in February this year when the fears around COVID-19 grew and the care homes voluntarily began to close their doors to “non-essential visitors”.