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BASW Cymru welcomes the opportunity to contribute to Welsh Labour Policy Process 2021. BASW Cymru has three main policy suggestions

BASW Cymru has been in conversation with the Older People’s Commissioner for last couple of weeks about the appalling number of deaths in care settings. We have also shared our concerns about the essential role of social workers in upholding the human rights of older people and ensuring the voices of older people in care settings are heard.

New Scotland Committee Chair, Jude Currie, shares what social work means to her and what she wants to achieve in her new role.

We asked domestic abuse survivors what they would like to see social work doing more of, as part of the launch of our domestic abuse practice guidance.

BASW Cymru welcomes the First Minister’s announcement that social care workers in Wales will receive a £500 payment in recognition of the essential work undertaken by this “under-valued and overlooked” workforce.

BASW Cymru's National Director gives an update on the work BASW Cymru has been doing during the Covid-19 crisis.

This guide aims to support social workers in Scotland to respond effectively to domestic abuse, with a particular focus on situations where children are involved.

SASW welcomes new Chair and committee members to National Standing Committee for 2020.

A list of helpful resources and advice for social workers working in perinatal mental health during COVID-19.