To quote the prime minister’s first speech on the steps of Downing Street, the country "voted decisively for change, for national renewal" and the scale of the task in England that the new government inherits cannot be underestimated.
Richard Servian from BASW's Black Country Branch explores why the next UK Government must commit to properly funding social work and social care in England.
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.
Since publishing our manifesto for social work, BASW has been working closely with Alex Cunningham MP to quiz UK Ministers on our policy and campaign asks.