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APPG for social work has launched an inquiry into the experiences of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children

BASW update on our key priorities under the banner 'What We Stand For'.

We are looking for social workers who work with adults to take part in a research study on the use of digital technologies with Disabled service users.

The UK has a moral responsibility to the people affected by the crisis and must do all in its power to provide support and assistance.

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.

​​​​​​​Over 65 organisations that promote and protect the rights of children have written to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson.

In the response, the Immigration Minister referred to plans for a National Age Assessment Board (NAAB), a proposal that 50% of respondents to our survey disagreed with.

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

Dr Ruth Allen, BASW CEO, urges the Government to extend the deadline for the EUSS and create a more supportive environment for those who come forward.

Any plan that does not centre the rights and dignity of people of all ages is not an immigration and asylum system that we could support.