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John McGowan, General Secretary of SWU reflects on the rights of social workers during the pandemic.

Gerry Nosowska, BASW chair reflects on the social worker response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Social workers and social care workers should be given the opportunity to be tested for COVID19, there should be testing in the community and staff who need access to PPE must be given these resources as a minimum right

This Ethical Guidance for Social Workers aims to respond to the very specific circumstances generated by COVID-19 which disrupts health, care, safeguarding and support services.

I think it is safe to say that the Coronavirus outbreak has somewhat overshadowed World Social Work Day - despite this, it has never been more important to emphasise and reflect on its theme.

Council remember Terry Bamford and say goodbye and thank you to Colin Reid and Gareth McGibbon as they leave Council.

Our society and our world need understanding, kindness and sharing. The recent General Election showed the divisions across the UK, we live in an age of great inequality, and globally there are many situations and challenges that drive people apart.

Ruth Allen CEO BASW reflects on the year ahead: We need to be ready and strong - not only to respond, but to shape and create the narrative and the vision for now and tomorrow.