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BASW England is deeply shocked by the latest Government statistics revealing a 27% increase in the number of people sleeping rough in England compared to the previous year.

BASW England acknowledges the release of the Edenfield report, an independent review of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).

BASW England has cautiously welcomed the £600 million support package for councils across England.

The UK Government has announced the introduction of the Care Workforce Pathway, a national career structure for the adult social care workforce.

BASW England has slammed the UK Government's decision to remove a dedicated ministerial role for disabled people.

BASW England stands in support of the Autism Alliance's crucial campaign, 'Breaking Point – closing the gap in care for autistic adults in England.'

BASW England's Adult Social Work Group responds to The Institute of Government report on adult social care funding.

BASW England's initial response to the Health Services Safety Investigations Body Investigation report: Caring for adults with a learning disability in acute hospitals.

The Department for Education recently sought views on introducing national rules on the engagement of agency social work resource in local authority children’s social care.

BASW England has joined with mental health organisations in expressing deep concern and disappointment that a Mental Health Bill won't be introduced in this parliament.