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BASW is concerned to hear about the problems with online booking systems for vaccines and Covid-19

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities across the UK will face further discrimination as a result of the measures and guidance in the Bill.

The development of community mental health and support services including the Northover Centre in Downham, Lewisham, London: do you, family or friends have memories to share?

This atmosphere of hostility towards human rights and legal accountability in the UK cannot continue.

The briefing was used by several MPs to call for properly resourced children’s social care

BASW UK CEO Ruth Allen was interviewed by Channel 4 News, BASW England National Director Maris Stratulis spoke to ITV Central News, while BASW England Professional Officer Paul Shuttleworth appeared on BBC Radio Leicester.

There must absolutely be answers and learning from this terrible tragedy and social workers need to be supported to do the vital work they do.

John McGowan, General Secretary of the Social Workers Union offers condolences to the family of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes

The British Association of Social Workers sends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and all those affected by the horrific murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes. We await the outcome of the local child safeguarding practice review and independent police review, to understand findings and learning, including the potential impact of the pandemic and lockdowns.

BASW supports the 16 Days campaign and is sharing a range of social work resources and content around the issue of gender-based violence.