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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.

Adult social workers encouraged to take part in new research study on the use of digital technologies with Disabled service users.

Rebekah Pierre, BASW England Professional Officer, reflects on how social workers can better support deaf people who experience domestic abuse.

The proposals must give people the opportunity to be listened to, heard, and involved in making decisions about their care and treatment.

BASW England is consulting with members on the proposals within the Health and Care Bill and the implications for social work.

We are using our voice and influence to highlight why the cut would be detrimental to children, families and people across the country.

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

All UK social workers are invited to attend and talk directly to SWU about any workplace issues they are experiencing. This session is free to attend and the webinar is set up so that questions can be asked anonymously.

Global leaders must recognise and invest in the importance of frontline health and care professionals to both combat the pandemic and build fairer, safer societies post-pandemic.