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The committee is keen to hear from those working directly with children and families or frontline services.

There was nothing in this budget for social work, social care or health services and the incredibly hard-pressed workforce.

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BASW UK has outlined its priorities for the upcoming Budget on 3 March

Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has issued revised guidance to the Government that all people on the learning disability register should now be prioritised for a COVID vaccination. This will mean an extra 150,000 will be eligible to receive the vaccination immediately.

More than 30 organisations from across health, housing and social care in Wales come together to call for action on health inequalities.

Last month BASW added its voice to the call to retain the £20 weekly Universal Credit uplift

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

What has happened to standardised Covid-19 Testing for social workers in England? BASW's Liz Howard asks the question and urges social workers to do the same.

BASW continues to campaign for safe access to care homes for social workers and families.