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The new Scottish Act removes any doubt that physical discipline is not acceptable and can only assist social workers when doing multifaceted assessments of families.

Coronavirus: During lockdown, there has been a worrying rise in the number of referrals to child protection unit

This digital edition focuses on the key legislation and policy landmarks in the profession since 1970, as well as the examination of the response of social work practice and social work as a profession.

This latest report shows ongoing evidence of excessive use of prolonged and long-term seclusion, segregation, restraint and human rights violations and abuse, alongside examples of undignified and inhumane care, in hospital and care settings.

Maris Stratulis, National Director at BASW England, comments on CQC annual report into health and social care in England

BASW Cymru had petitioned the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales about our deep concerns for the well-being and human rights of older people in care homes, whose voices have been effectively silenced throughout lockdown.

Lock-down and social distancing have shown to have the potential to exacerbate domestic abuse and situations which were already high risk.

This guide aims to support social workers in Scotland to respond effectively to domestic abuse, with a particular focus on situations where children are involved.

BASW comment on the Join Select Committee for Human Rights report calling for an overhaul of inspections and changes to the Mental Health Act to protect autistic adults and people with learning disability