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BASW has been concerned that private companies would be carrying out interviews with those who were seeking asylum and were or claimed to be under 18, without appropriate expertise or staff.

There are calls from across Parliament to recognise that people living in care and health settings need to see their loved ones through family member and social worker visits.

Kerri Prince, Public and Political Affairs Lead for BASW UK, provides members with an update from Westminster.

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.

The Immigration and Social Security Coordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill

BASW supports cross-party amendments to maintain the full rights of individuals under Dublin III regulation.

All vulnerable individuals should receive vital support during the coronavirus crisis.

BASW was one of many organisations objecting to this and welcomes change of plan

BASW responds as the Government re-introduces the new Immigration Bill to Parliament

BASW Cymru met with student social worker and BASW member Becky Salter to discuss her experiences so far and about being a BASW member.
Becky previously had a career in children’s services as a registered manager but decided that her passions and skillset would have more room to develop as a social worker. Becky is currently in her second year studying social work in the University of South Wales, Newport.