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Pay is just one of the issues important to Social Workers in 2022. SWU is not surprised by this slower CPD response given that our members tell us that they are burnt out and exhausted.

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

Julia Ross outlines her vision and objectives as the new chair of BASW, the UK’s independent voice for social work.

Allison Hulmes, BASW Cymru National Director, reflects on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2022

These legislative proposals will roll back human rights rather than uphold them.

This legislation criminalises the way of life of Gypsy and Traveller communities - and we also have major concerns around changes to the right to protest.

Wales has implemented new laws on ending the physical punishment of children, and England needs to enact similar legislative changes.

Hundreds of social workers from around the UK attended our Annual Conference, which was held at the University of Birmingham.

This year's theme is #WhatMakesAHome.