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BASW proactively engaged a range of media outlets, to ensure our profession is represented in national discussions about the future of children’s social care in England.

People are now forced to make impossible choices between paying bills or feeding their families. We are calling on the UK Government to take action.

A full analytical look at the Review, its recommendations, and how it impacts all areas of social work will be forthcoming soon.

On 21st June 2022 the Working Group on Equal Protection of Children Against Assault will share their views in Parliament and discuss banning corporal punishment of children in England.

We're holding a special online workshop and launching a survey for members.

Kerri Prince, Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster.

Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster

Kerri Prince, BASW Public and Political Affairs Lead, previews this week's local elections.

This year’s theme - social work for the future - will engage us in remembering why social work matters and what we bring to shaping the way our society develops.

New faces joining the group include Lord Alf Dubs, Lord Hall, and Baroness Uddin.