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BASW and SWU action

The government must put an end to the unofficial and ongoing shadow system of hotel accommodation for children not born in the UK.

Our focus in this response, on behalf of our members, is on the implications for the social work profession, social workers, and on the potential impact on the children and families served by the profession.

Brexit, the pandemic and austerity are recognised as major issues that continue to impact access to adult social care.

A key area of concern is the definition of ‘deprivation of liberty’ being used in the draft Code which appears to deviate from that laid out in case law

The Bill was published last month following the UK Government’s consultation on reform of the Human Rights Act.

BASW England calls on the government to act now and invest in adult social care, or risk a devastating crisis this winter and beyond.

As trade unionists and social workers we cannot settle for legislation that would unabashedly offer us less rights and protection.

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

As we strive towards a ‘better normal’, our guests offer key insights to implement hybrid social work practice and protect against the shortfalls that it might bring to the profession.