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One Deal for Social Work: The Scottish Association of Social Work calls for a set of nationally agreed terms and conditions for social workers across Scotland.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt today delivered his Autumn Statement to the House of Commons, outlining government plans on spending and taxation.

BASW CEO, Dr Ruth Allen and BASW Council member, Omar Mohamed recently attended the World Forum for Democracy.

SASW disappointed by lack of action from Scottish Government as they say they must balance the books.

SASW are calling on the Scottish Government to offer social workers and social care workers a fair mileage rate, on a par with NHS colleagues, for travel while working.

Kerri Prince, BASW UK’s Public and Political Affairs Lead, updates members on key announcements from the recent UK Conservative party conference.

The delay ignores everyday crisis situations that face many of the most vulnerable people and their families.

Read BASW UK's statement in response to the recently passed Illegal Migration Act.

BASW England & SASW write to the UK Chancellor to urge him to consider the non-taxable mileage allowance

This statement gives a summary of the situation, the role of social workers and BASW’s response.