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This latest information raises serious questions over the way people with learning disabilities have been treated throughout the pandemic.

The key messages from both, this Government report and our own survey highlight a lack of timely guidance for front line social workers from the outset, a reduction in new referrals of children and young people and a sense of isolation for much of our workforce.

Social Workers Union General Secretary, John McGowan and BASW Cymru Ambassador Dr Neil Thompson release new book

New Department of Health and Social Care consultation

The chair of the Coventry & Warwickshire Branch shares her experience of branch involvement

SWU is encouraging young SWU members to get involved further with the trade union movement and delighted to sponsor ‘Shout Out UK’ political literacy programme

An update from BASW Chair, Gerry Nosowska

Guidance aims to both explain the complexities of the NRPF status, gives BASW’s position and signpost social workers to practice issues.

BASW calls for practical help, not war of words, on channel migrant crossings

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