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BASW backs the End Child Poverty campaign and encourages members to write to their local MP.

This policy statement comes after consideration by relevant BASW England member-led groups and the National Standing Committee

View the vision documents which explore what the 'new normal' will look like for social work

Parliament went into recess yesterday so MPs will have travelled back to their constituencies to spend a week…continuing to do everything virtually!

In this blog, I wish to focus not on the appointment process, or the chair himself - rather, on the hundreds of thousands of care experienced people this review will impact, many of whom will remain forever anonymous and unknown to us. 

In order to help prepare BASW’s response, we have collated the quantitative questions from the Government’s consultation.

The Review is being trailed as a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for change. It has very wide scope in its terms of reference, far reaching stated ambitions and currently a 12-month timeline.

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

BASW England and BASW Cymru have backed an amendment to the Bill that would mean public authorities would have a statutory duty to commission support in the community for all victims of domestic abuse, including children.

The Committee found that relatives remain an essential part of care for so many older and disabled people in care homes - as it helps them to keep their memories alive, in touch with the outside world, and it reassures them of their continued place in the family.