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BASW is writing to a wide range of adult social care charities, providers and other organisations across the UK, to express pledges of support for the sector.

The Local Government Association has launched a campaign which sets out seven principles of reform for adult social care.

BASW is asking for members to volunteer to be part of the team that oversees the analysis of the survey.

New project ‘Supporting family and professional carers to provide appropriate care and support for older learning-disabled people with behaviours that challenge’ is funded by NIHR

Today Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that 900,000 public sector workers are to get an above inflation pay rise.

Maris Stratulis National Director for BASW England comments on the ADASS Budget survey

We will continue to press this loudly and urgently, and to build alliances in doing this, so that the dignity and human rights of all adults in our society is upheld.

Pete Feldon, Chair of the BASW England Adults social work group provides an update and sets out the importance of your feedback.

Lock-down and social distancing have shown to have the potential to exacerbate domestic abuse and situations which were already high risk.

Ruth Allen provides a video update of the ongoing work of BASW during Covid-19