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

SWU stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people who are under attack by Russian forces.

BASW is fundraising to support Homeless and Asylum Seeker charities across the UK by sharing festive wishes with a specially designed Clare in the Community eCard by Harry Venning.

BASW comment on human tragedies

Update on key international news and activities by Ruth Allen, CEO BASW 

BASW will be giving oral evidence on migrant children and age assessments, as part of the committee's scrutiny of the Nationality and Borders Bill.

Age assessments should be led by social workers and draw on a multi-agency approach, where practitioners in health, care, education, and community may contribute.

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'.

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.