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In this blog, member Lisa Brett condenses key lessons learned from her consultancy work in supporting the growth of social work in different sectors, focusing primarily on social work in health settings.

The proposals were debated in the House of Lords this week.

The report presents a stark overview of the increasing challenges within England’s health and social care systems.

The Independent Review of gender identity services for children and young people has published its final report and recommendations.

BASW England acknowledges the release of the Edenfield report, an independent review of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).

Annabel Smith, Professional Lead for Social Care in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and member of the BASW social work in health group, shares some of her thoughts on children’s mental health.

BASW member, Claire Williams reflects on her role as a CAMHS social worker for Children's Mental Health Week.

BASW England wrote to Lords ahead of Tuesday’s Second Reading with a briefing about the key issues within the Bill.

Nobody should accept derogatory language that seeks to locate the blame with the person currently in hospital - as if they are somehow responsible for another person having to wait.

Government must ensure this move is at least the start of meeting the scale and urgency of the crisis facing social care across the UK.