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BASW England has been strongly encouraging members to share their views - and we've also put together our own submission, which you can read here.

BASW England’s members have consistently stated that children's rights must be at the heart of the Review of Children's Social Care.

BASW England are asking members to take a survey which will help us formulate a response to government proposals

Government must ensure this move is at least the start of meeting the scale and urgency of the crisis facing social care across the UK.

Our response to 'Case for Change' is now available to read and download.

SWU is establishing a ‘campaign’ fund for our members to call on to ensure campaigns throughout 2021/22 can be responsive to changing priorities, quick to deliver and high impact.

BASW England is consulting with members on the proposals within the Health and Care Bill and the implications for social work. The Health and Care Bill was debated for the first time in Parliament on 14th July 2021 and BASW England has been following developments closely.  The proposed changes will impact upon social workers working in and across social care and health.

Report adds further urgency to calls for reform of social care.

The report does not present a sufficiently detailed historical legal and political summary of child protection policy or practice - nor does it incorporate the intersectional impact of marginalization, economic, social, and health inequalities

The Independent Review of Children's Social Care (IRCSC) has recently released its 'Case for Change' report. BASW England is seeking feedback from members on the document to help inform its overall response