“The quick abandonment of the Rwanda scheme by the new government is welcome, and we hope indicates a more humane and ethical approach to tackling problems the country faces.
BASW has set out 40 priorities for the next UK Government that we’ll be highlighted to all political parties ahead of the General Election. Our blog series takes a deeper look at each of the policy asks in turn.
BASW has set out 40 priorities for the next UK Government that we’ll be highlighted to all political parties ahead of the General Election. Our blog series takes a deeper look at each of the policy asks in turn.
Dinner at DGS (Dunbar Grammar School) is an intergenerational dinner club that brings people of all ages together on a weekly basis. This brilliant project, was visited by STV News who described it as "a roaring success".
It fails to recognise the significant importance and contribution of overseas workers in filling the many vacant roles in our health and social care services, whilst also denying those same workers the opportunity to be with their families.
This year we're raising funds for charities that support refugees and asylum seekers across the UK, including the Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN), who provide safety and support to unaccompanied asylum seeking children.
BASW has joined with leading paediatricians and dentists to press the Home Secretary to drop plans for scientific age assessments for children and young people seeking asylum in the UK.