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SASW's response to the Scottish Government's Palliative Care for all strategy consultation

The report presents a stark overview of the increasing challenges within England’s health and social care systems.

BASW responds to the UK Government's proposed changes to Winter Fuel Allowance payments.

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".

Nicola and Sally - two carers who work with BASW - share their experiences as we mark Carers Week 2022.

BASW England are asking members to take a survey which will help us formulate a response to government proposals

Government must ensure this move is at least the start of meeting the scale and urgency of the crisis facing social care across the UK.

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.

BASW England is consulting with members on the proposals within the Health and Care Bill and the implications for social work. The Health and Care Bill was debated for the first time in Parliament on 14th July 2021 and BASW England has been following developments closely.  The proposed changes will impact upon social workers working in and across social care and health.