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BASW also submitted an accompanying letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, highlighting issues that we feel are fundamental to improving the operation of the MHA, but which BASW felt were not adequately addressed in the consultation itself.

The scheme pauses interest and debt charges while a person is receiving mental health treatment.

The rollout of Universal Credit is still ongoing and not due to be completed until 2024, which means some people that are still on those legacy benefits have been £20 out of pocket compared to Universal Credit claimants.

An update on the campaign to retain the £20 Universal Credit uplift.

There was nothing in this budget for social work, social care or health services and the incredibly hard-pressed workforce.

BASW UK has outlined its priorities for the upcoming Budget on 3 March

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

Update from Alison Bavidge to Independent Sector and Independent Social Workers on vaccines eligibility.

Kerri Prince, Public and Political Affairs Lead for BASW UK, provides members with an update from Westminster

Prior to the debate, BASW wrote to every MP listed for the debate urging them to vote to extend the uplift.