Social Workers Benevolent Trust launches new website SWBT offers financial help to social workers and their dependents in times of hardship News 6 Oct 2021
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Cost of living crisis: Chancellor makes ‘Emergency Budget’ announcement Unable to ignore the calls for action, the Chancellor came to the House of Commons today with an announcement on measures the Government were going to take in light of the growing pressure on households News 26 May 2022
BASW England response to ‘Feeling Heard’ report Cross-party pledges must be made to prioritise investment in children’s social care, social work recruitment, and preventative mental health services News 9 Dec 2020
Ukrainian Refugee Crisis: BASW writes to Home Office urging Government to scale up response The UK Government needs to go much further, and much faster, in scaling up effective responses to meet this huge need. News 11 Mar 2022
BASW expresses disappointment as MPs vote against free school meals extension We urge the government to reconsider its position and give low income families the support that they need News 22 Oct 2020