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Report adds further urgency to calls for reform of social care.

Barbara Keeley MP says Government failed to use expertise from social work and social care sector in the early stages of pandemic.

Last month BASW England surveyed its members on the key questions taken from the government’s public survey, with a focus on those that were of most relevance to social workers

New vlog: Hear about experiences of older people who access social care services and the impact of Covid

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.

BASW has created a simple step-by-step guide for members who would like to support the campaign by contacting their local MP.

Julie Morgan AS/MS, Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services, confirms social workers in Wales are integral to ensuring the wellbeing of residents in residential care and should be recognised as professional visitors

From the outset, BASW has viewed the proposed role for care home managers as unworkable and is pleased to see the government’s recognition of sector opposition to the proposal.

There are calls from across Parliament to recognise that people living in care and health settings need to see their loved ones through family member and social worker visits.

BASW Cymru is working with Rhun ap Iorwerth MS, Health and Social Services Lead for Plaid Cymru, on changing the latest guidance around care home visits in Wales.