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SWU, BASW Advice and Representation Service and BASW England want to hear your views on amendments proposed by Social Work England to rules on electronic communication and remote hearings.

Social workers are encouraged to apply

BASW England has been strongly encouraging members to share their views - and we've also put together our own submission, which you can read here.

We spoke to Sky News, Channel 4 News and BBC Look North about Star Hobson's murder and the pressures on frontline social workers.

The Review has been called a "once in a generation" opportunity to shape the future of children's social care.

BASW England wrote to Lords ahead of Tuesday’s Second Reading with a briefing about the key issues within the Bill.

BASW strongly encourages members to share their views

Nobody should accept derogatory language that seeks to locate the blame with the person currently in hospital - as if they are somehow responsible for another person having to wait.

The letter comes after the Government announced a national review into the case.

This week the Government released its long-awaited White Paper, which sets out a 10-year vision for reform that seeks to put people at the centre of social care.