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I think, in the years following the pandemic, there will be an increase in mental health problems and an increase in PTSD given the experiences and heartbreak so many people have faced and are facing

Gerry Nosowska joined a panel of experts to speak at the Westminster Education Forum last week.

There are ongoing discussions about who should be prioritised for vaccination. This is a fast-moving situation and BASW is an active player in these discussions.

Find out what the team in Scotland have been doing on behalf of members this week.

Children, young people and parents who participated in the #GiveUsAChancellor campaign will be presenting to APPG for Children next week.

Health and care professionals in Wales - including social workers - will have access to lateral flow tests (LFTs)

BASW NI has briefed the Northern Ireland Assembly Education Committee calling for up-to-date guidance aimed at minimising the use of restraint and preventing the use of seclusion for children with additional needs in educational settings.

As a community-based Social Worker for Adult Social Care, I normally visit residential care homes on a regular basis. That changed in February this year when the fears around COVID-19 grew and the care homes voluntarily began to close their doors to “non-essential visitors”.

Cross-party pledges must be made to prioritise investment in children’s social care, social work recruitment, and preventative mental health services

Boris Johnson is today heading over to Brussels for a meeting with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to see if a deal can be done as we head towards a no-deal Brexit.