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We would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the two people who have lost their lives in these awful circumstances.

Read our briefing to MSPs raising our key concerns in the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill.

For social workers to do their work efficiently and compassionately during the coronavirus pandemic they must be safe, we therefore look forward to receiving guidance on PPE, followed by the necessary equipment.

This briefing is a general introduction to the Coronavirus Act 2020 as it relates to social work practice.

This Ethical Guidance for Social Workers aims to respond to the very specific circumstances generated by COVID-19 which disrupts health, care, safeguarding and support services.

The government launches its wide-ranging piece of legislation which will affect various existing legal rights and protections

BASW Cymru letter detailing concerns for social workers about Covid-19

Read the letter sent to Jeane Freeman, Cabinet Secretary for Health & Sport and Minister for Children and Young People on behalf of members.

BASW is working across the nations to raise the issues faced by social workers during the coronavirus pandemic.