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Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster

Update from Alison Bavidge to Independent Sector and Independent Social Workers on vaccines eligibility.

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

Kerri Prince, Public and Political Affairs Lead for BASW UK, provides members with an update from Westminster

Prior to the debate, BASW wrote to every MP listed for the debate urging them to vote to extend the uplift.

Ruth Allen CEO has written to the Department of Work and Pensions and the Chancellor regarding the Government's decision to not retain the £20 Universal Credit uplift beyond April.

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

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.