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Our focus in this response, on behalf of our members, is on the implications for the social work profession, social workers, and on the potential impact on the children and families served by the profession.

Brexit, the pandemic and austerity are recognised as major issues that continue to impact access to adult social care.

A key area of concern is the definition of ‘deprivation of liberty’ being used in the draft Code which appears to deviate from that laid out in case law

The Bill was published last month following the UK Government’s consultation on reform of the Human Rights Act.

Starting from September 2022, the bursary for both social work undergraduate and postgraduate students in Wales will be increased by over 50%

Are you a member of SWU, and would you like to become a SWU Union Contact in your workplace or amongst your university cohort?  If so, the next Induction Day is Saturday 10th September 2022 in Central Birmingham.