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The Independent Review of Children's Social Care (IRCSC) has recently released its 'Case for Change' report. BASW England is seeking feedback from members on the document to help inform its overall response

Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has issued revised guidance to the Government that all people on the learning disability register should now be prioritised for a COVID vaccination. This will mean an extra 150,000 will be eligible to receive the vaccination immediately.

BASW continues to campaign for safe access to care homes for social workers and families.

In this blog, I wish to focus not on the appointment process, or the chair himself - rather, on the hundreds of thousands of care experienced people this review will impact, many of whom will remain forever anonymous and unknown to us. 

​​​​​​​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

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.