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The role of social workers as the main registered social care profession within integrated systems must be heard and represented within any new structures.

BASW England wrote to Lords ahead of Tuesday’s Second Reading with a briefing about the key issues within the Bill.

BASW England’s members have consistently stated that children's rights must be at the heart of the Review of Children's Social Care.

12 BASW members were finalists at this year's Social Work Awards.

The BASW England response will be general and based on key themes identified from member responses.

BASW England is consulting with members on the proposals within the Health and Care Bill and the implications for social work. The Health and Care Bill was debated for the first time in Parliament on 14th July 2021 and BASW England has been following developments closely.  The proposed changes will impact upon social workers working in and across social care and health.

This BASW England position statement has been formulated based on the feedback of members, social work academics, practitioners, managers, and students.

Rebekah Pierre, BASW England Professional Officer, reflects on how social workers can better support deaf people who experience domestic abuse.

BASW England have refreshed the 2018 survey which resulted in campaigning to reverse the trend which saw children and families social workers spending just 20% of their time in direct contact with families. The 2021 survey will now also look at social workers working with adults and inform future activity in the campaign to uphold relationship-based social work.

Here you will find the latest news, information and resources from the ongoing BASW England 80-20 Campaign to improve working conditions for social workers and drive better outcomes for children