A new survey conducted by Professional Social Work magazine of BASW members shows the cost-of-living crisis will have a catastrophic impact on people who use services and will drive many to more to seek help.
The key messages from both, this Government report and our own survey highlight a lack of timely guidance for front line social workers from the outset, a reduction in new referrals of children and young people and a sense of isolation for much of our workforce.
As part of BASW's original content to mark and celebrate Black History Month, members have been encouraged to give their thoughts on Black people's experiences in social work, framed in a wider and historical context