Councils in the north of England are increasingly moving to make experience of the social care system a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. The move means young people in care, and care-experienced people of all ages will be better protected.
Over 100 social workers, academics and service users attended BASW’s celebratory event to mark World Social Work Day in London yesterday, as keynote speakers explored the official theme of ‘human relationships’ and workshops gave voice to service users.