The UK as a whole voted to leave the EU, although in both Scotland and Northern Ireland the majority vote was for remain. This statement provides an update on the BASW statement on Brexit issued in October 2017.
BASW would like to hear your views on the types of social work learning, events and activities you would find valuable in building Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for you or the people you are working with.
With one week to go before the BASW/SWU parliamentary reception – there is still time to urge your MP to find out more about the working conditions for social workers and to pledge their support.
BASW England members have been directly involved in this work and we call upon social workers and the wider social care sector to share and discuss these priorities.
BASW England welcomes the outcome of the consultation led by the Local Government Association (LGA) titled “The Lives We Want to Lead”. As we await the delayed government green paper, it is essential we consider the future of adult social care as the current crisis continues to escalate impacting upon individuals, families, carers and the social care workforce. Read our response.