Since the publication of the final report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) in England and Wales, BASW has been considering the report’s recommendations.
BASW England responds to a report published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission showing adults receiving social care in England and Wales are being failed if they try to challenge decisions made by local authorities.
A key area of concern is the definition of ‘deprivation of liberty’ being used in the draft Code which appears to deviate from that laid out in case law
Social work students in Wales will be eligible for greater financial support from September as part of an extra £3.5 million package of support, the Deputy Minister for Social Services has announced.