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The British Association of Social Workers - March 2020 to March 2021

BASW and SWU launch petition calling on government to add social workers to the list of professions that it is an additional offence to assault.

BASW explores the idea and possible impact of vaccine passports on social work

BASW worked with David Simmonds MP to secure the debate

The letter to Ruth Cadbury MP outlined the employment service set up by BASW, which we are keen to promote as a model of best practice

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.