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For social workers to do their work efficiently and compassionately during the coronavirus pandemic they must be safe, we therefore look forward to receiving guidance on PPE, followed by the necessary equipment.

This briefing is a general introduction to the Coronavirus Act 2020 as it relates to social work practice.

The government launches its wide-ranging piece of legislation which will affect various existing legal rights and protections

BASW Cymru letter detailing concerns for social workers about Covid-19

Read the letter sent to Jeane Freeman, Cabinet Secretary for Health & Sport and Minister for Children and Young People on behalf of members.

BASW is working across the nations to raise the issues faced by social workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Using digital technology has never been more important for social work, their employers, educators and the adults, children and young people they support.

BASW calls upon the government, Social Work England, HEIs, placement providers, Student Finance England to develop a co-ordinated transitional national action plan to support social work students at this time.

BASW Cymru is liaising with Social Care Wales, to ensure clear guidance for student social workers around the suspension of qualifying programmes.