Despite some positive figures regarding the general adult social care workforce, the reality is that ongoing budget cuts in local government have raised fears that social work and social care resources and jobs continue to be under threat.
As part of the ‘Social Work Stands Against Poverty’ campaign, BASW UK held a parliamentary reception in the Houses of Parliament on 27th March which was formally hosted by Alex Cunningham MP.
Four social work students have each won £500 for their entries to SWU's WSWD 2021 Student Essay Assignment Competition, and two additional outstanding entries have been awarded prizes as well.