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Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has issued revised guidance to the Government that all people on the learning disability register should now be prioritised for a COVID vaccination. This will mean an extra 150,000 will be eligible to receive the vaccination immediately.

BASW continues to campaign for safe access to care homes for social workers and families.

Update from Alison Bavidge to Independent Sector and Independent Social Workers on vaccines eligibility.

​​​​​​​The Government needs to change vaccine prioritisation to prevent further deaths.

A survey of 1119 social workers across the UK by the British Association of Social Workers has revealed a string of concerns, as well as practice issues.

We are hearing from social workers in different roles and from students around the country about the impact that this new lockdown is having on their morale and wellbeing. 

The proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act aim to provide greater choice and autonomy for patients in a mental health crisis

Deaf awareness training is not mandatory in social work practice - which begs the question, how can we inspire change if we are not listening?

Government needs to recognise a range of different needs, not just clinical ones

A message from BASW CEO Ruth Allen on social work Covid 19 practice and health and safety guidance