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The British Association of Social Workers - March 2020 to March 2021

BASW and SWU launch petition calling on government to add social workers to the list of professions that it is an additional offence to assault.

BASW explores the idea and possible impact of vaccine passports on social work

All UK social workers are invited to attend this free online Talk to SWU session, regardless of membership. The webinar is set up so that questions can be asked anonymously.

BASW worked with David Simmonds MP to secure the debate

The letter to Ruth Cadbury MP outlined the employment service set up by BASW, which we are keen to promote as a model of best practice

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

A survey of 1119 social workers across the UK by the British Association of Social Workers has revealed a string of concerns, as well as practice issues.

Find the resources in relation to this event here

We are hearing from social workers in different roles and from students around the country about the impact that this new lockdown is having on their morale and wellbeing.