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The government must put an end to the unofficial and ongoing shadow system of hotel accommodation for children not born in the UK.

Our focus in this response, on behalf of our members, is on the implications for the social work profession, social workers, and on the potential impact on the children and families served by the profession.

Brexit, the pandemic and austerity are recognised as major issues that continue to impact access to adult social care.

BASW England calls on the government to act now and invest in adult social care, or risk a devastating crisis this winter and beyond.

As we strive towards a ‘better normal’, our guests offer key insights to implement hybrid social work practice and protect against the shortfalls that it might bring to the profession.

Julia Ross outlines her vision and objectives as the new chair of BASW, the UK’s independent voice for social work.

BASW will continue to advocate and lobby for the human rights of all refugees and migrants.

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

BASW Cymru National Director, Allison Hulmes, marks the start of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month with a powerful personal reflection.

BASW briefed MPs ahead of the debate, expressing our concerns that the lack of Government-run matching scheme will result in safeguarding risks due to a lack of rigorous checks on the host.