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​​​​​​​The Government needs to change vaccine prioritisation to prevent further deaths.

The proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act aim to provide greater choice and autonomy for patients in a mental health crisis

There needs to be significant, long-term investment in children and young people across the country - with support services for vulnerable children and care leavers requiring urgent resources, both during and beyond the pandemic.

Deaf awareness training is not mandatory in social work practice - which begs the question, how can we inspire change if we are not listening?

Government needs to recognise a range of different needs, not just clinical ones

BASW NI has briefed the Northern Ireland Assembly Education Committee calling for up-to-date guidance aimed at minimising the use of restraint and preventing the use of seclusion for children with additional needs in educational settings.

The new Scottish Act removes any doubt that physical discipline is not acceptable and can only assist social workers when doing multifaceted assessments of families.

Coronavirus: During lockdown, there has been a worrying rise in the number of referrals to child protection unit

This latest report shows ongoing evidence of excessive use of prolonged and long-term seclusion, segregation, restraint and human rights violations and abuse, alongside examples of undignified and inhumane care, in hospital and care settings.

Phillip Mitchell, Professional Officer at BASW Cymru, provides a detailed and engaging introduction to the Law in Wales Practice Policy & Education Group (PPEG).