Academic Zoe Thomas on why she's backing a day of action by students, other academics and practitioners on 19 March calling for anti-racism to be taught on social work courses and in practice
BASW England condemns the abuse of autistic adults and those with learning disabilities in all forms including unsafe environments, neglect and inhuman and degrading treatment. We are committed to upholding the human rights of every citizen and challenging human rights abuse just as our Homes not Hospitals campaign states.
Using digital technology has never been more important for social work, their employers, educators and the adults, children and young people they support.
With one week to go before the BASW/SWU parliamentary reception – there is still time to urge your MP to find out more about the working conditions for social workers and to pledge their support.
We have now received responses to letters sent to both Clara Swinson (Director General for Public and Global Health and DHSC) and Yvonne Doyle (Medical Director for Public Health England).