Social workers and social work leaders are recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours

BASW extends huge congratulations to those recognised for their important work in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Manvir Hothi, social worker, Hammersmith and Fulham Council has been awarded an MBE For services to social care particularly during Covid-19.

British Empire Medals have been awarded to social workers Denny Levine, Social Care Assessor, North Yorkshire Council, for services to the community during the Covid-19 response.  And Louise Peart Social Worker, Adult Services Intake and Assessment Team, Vale of Glamorgan Council, for services to vulnerable people during Covid-19.

Social work leaders were also recognised.  Farrah Khan Head, Service Delivery, Leeds City Council was awarded an MBE for services to Children and Families and Rashida Baig, Head of Service, London Borough of Croydon an MBE for services to Child and Family Social Work and Race Equality.