British Association of Social Workers

NEW PODCAST! 'What does the Labour landslide mean for adult social care in England?' The last episode of Let’s Talk Social Work before the series takes a break for the summer is an opportunity to reflect on the outcome of the UK general election and explore what the changed political landscape will mean for adult social care in England, reflecting on potential impacts for social workers and people who use services. Andy McClenaghan is joined by Vice Chair of BASW England and Co-Chair of its Adult Thematic Group, Jackie Mahoney, BASW UK Council member and Expert by Experience, Mark Lynes, and BASW England’s Policy & Campaigns Officer, Joshua Dixon. The episode begins with reflections on the changed political landscape and touches on BASW’s campaign to remove the Universal Credit two-child limit. The conversation then switches to focus on priority issues in adult social care in England and the importance of coproduction and meaningful involvement of experts by experience in the design of adult social care services. Mark’s contribution to the discussion on coproduction was itself coproduced and he wishes to thank his colleague, Omar Mohammed for his support. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the need for investment in increasing the amount of good-quality social housing in the UK and BASW’s call for on-going investment in specialist and supported housing. You can listen to this, and all other episodes of Let’s Talk Social Work, at Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3g7YcE0 Spotify https://spoti.fi/2QjefE6 and everywhere else you get your podcasts, just search ‘Let’s Talk Social Work’.

Covid 19 Inquiry News Report BASW welcomes today the critical rigour of the UK Covid Inquiry First Report from Lady Hallet BASW CEO Ruth Allen said today “We knew from the earliest days that social care was scandalously exposed and people were avoidably put at very high risk. " Read the full article https://lnkd.in/ePVZTSXv

🔔 Skills for Care has today published their Workforce Strategy for adult social care in England 🔔 Created for the sector by the sector. For the first time ever the adult social care sector has come together to develop the Workforce Strategy that it needs. BASW England were one of many partners that collaborated on the strategy Maris Stratulis, BASW England National Director commented: “We welcome the release of this much-anticipated workforce strategy, which follows collaboration with the adult social care sector, including those drawing on care and support. “BASW England members will be eager to engage in further collaboration and cross-sector engagement to support this work ahead of any proposed implementation. “As part of this work we will continue to champion the essential role of social workers within the broader care workforce and advocate for a long-term strategy that prioritises significant investment in developing the social work workforce.” Find out more at https://lnkd.in/eyTyBeqK #ASCWorkforceStrategy

Launch of Skills for Care's A Workforce Strategy | BASW England response Skills for Care has today published their Workforce Strategy for adult social care in England Find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/e37BpwG3

Week 1 in Westminster – Are they getting it right? What has been announced and what else are we expecting from the new Labour government? #socialwork #westminster #uksocialwork https://lnkd.in/dNg9QThy

NEW | On his first day as Prime Minister, Keir Starmer confirmed that the Rwanda scheme has been scrapped. BASW opposed the scheme at every step and we hope its quick abandonment indicates a more humane and ethical approach from government to tackling problems the country faces. Read more 🔽 https://lnkd.in/eApu9UCA

🎙️ ICYMI: The latest episode of Let's Talk Social Work explores the topic of multi-agency working to support children experiencing domestic abuse. 🎧 Listen now on the links below. 🔗 Apple: https://apple.co/3g7YcE0 🔗 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QjefE6

IFSW Europe is happy to share the success of the ended eco-social work seminar: https://lnkd.in/eKEse-N9

The new government must hit the ground running to tackle the deep-rooted problems our profession and society faces. It requires bold and immediate action. BASW and Social Workers Union will be holding them to account and working hard to influence their priorities over the coming days, weeks and months ahead. From better resourcing of social work and funding of social care, to measures that alleviate poverty, reform mental health provision, improve working conditions, protect human rights, and much more. Our members raise these issues with us everyday, and we'll make their voices heard with the new government. For the sake of our profession, the future of social work and social care, people's lives, the sustainability of public services, and our environment. Read more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ekmRdi4D

🎙️ NEW PODCAST! Andy McClenaghan is joined by founders of Operation Encompass, David Carney-Haworth OBE and Elisabeth Carney-Haworth OBE alongside James Draper from Education Authority (Northern Ireland) to discuss Operation Encompass - a police and education early information safeguarding partnership enabling schools to offer immediate support to children experiencing domestic abuse. Together they explore the benefits of the project along with the merits and challenges of multi-agency working. Apple 👉 https://apple.co/3g7YcE0 Spotify 👉 https://spoti.fi/2QjefE6