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The Social Workers Union fully supports the aims of the Domestic Abuse Bill. We believe that all people, be they adults or children, should be protected from violence in any setting, including their home. We welcome the initiative of a cross-party group of Peers to introduce a new clause to the Bill that would provide greater protection to children from violence in the home by repealing the legal defence of ‘reasonable punishment’.

As part of this important day, BASW is honoured to launch ‘Amazing Social Workers’ – as a collective celebration of all social workers.

Ahead of the debate, BASW will be spending out a briefing to every MP.

Guidance for social workers and people using social work services.

Allison Hulmes, BASW Cymru National Director, writes a thought-provoking piece connecting #IWD2021 with the theme of Ubuntu.

Blog by Carys Phillips, Social Workers Union Chair and Gerry Nosowska, BASW UK Chair

The committee is keen to hear from those working directly with children and families or frontline services.

BASW urges government to reconsider 1% pay-rise for health care staff

BASW is keen to understand both the needs of individual social workers from overseas and of the networks and support groups that already exist.

Despite some positive figures regarding the general adult social care workforce, the reality is that ongoing budget cuts in local government have raised fears that social work and social care resources and jobs continue to be under threat.