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More than 30 organisations from across health, housing and social care in Wales come together to call for action on health inequalities.

What has happened to standardised Covid-19 Testing for social workers in England? BASW's Liz Howard asks the question and urges social workers to do the same.

This policy statement comes after consideration by relevant BASW England member-led groups and the National Standing Committee

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. 

In order to help prepare BASW’s response, we have collated the quantitative questions from the Government’s consultation.

The Review is being trailed as a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for change. It has very wide scope in its terms of reference, far reaching stated ambitions and currently a 12-month timeline.

The Committee found that relatives remain an essential part of care for so many older and disabled people in care homes - as it helps them to keep their memories alive, in touch with the outside world, and it reassures them of their continued place in the family.