Kerri Prince, BASW UK’s Public and Political Affairs Lead, analyses the latest political activity at Westminster and jostling on policy positions between political parties ahead of an impending General Election, and discusses how it might affect social work.

What has been announced and what else are we expecting from the new Labour government?

BASW takes a closer look at what was announced in the King's Speech on 17 July 2024 as the UK Government outlined their legislative plans for the year ahead. 

Following the first ever UK Budget delivered by a woman Chancellor, BASW provides initial reaction and outlines the key announcements for social work and social care.

As MPs prepare to debate and vote on the general principles of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, BASW raises concerns around the absence of social work in the discussion and encourages members to contact their MP too.

Ahead of the first debate in the House of Lords on the government's proposals to modernise the Mental Health Act for England and Wales, BASW engages with parliamentarians on where we believe the Bill can be improved,

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