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BASW also submitted an accompanying letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, highlighting issues that we feel are fundamental to improving the operation of the MHA, but which BASW felt were not adequately addressed in the consultation itself.

The Queen's Speech provides the government with an opportunity to highlight its priorities for the months ahead.

International funding used to educate hard-to-reach communities on Covid-19 vaccination.

This year's theme is 'Nature' and how connecting with the natural world can support good mental health

Kerri Prince, BASW Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides an overview of last week's elections.

The BASW England Homes not Hospitals campaign has been launched because too many people with learning disabilities and autistic adults are being failed by the housing and care system

Newly qualified social workers of colour and/or have disabilities face inequalities in their ASYE journey. I think I know why…

The scheme pauses interest and debt charges while a person is receiving mental health treatment.

The General Secretary is the most senior staff position within SWU and the selected candidate will play a key role in taking the union forward in the next step of our development. John McGowan will be standing for re-election as SWU’s General Secretary in the forthcoming process. ​​​​​​​The closing date for receipt of nominations is 4pm Wednesday 31st May 2021.