Incredible that this petition has received 6317 signatures so far. When it reaches 10,000, the Government has to respond. Social workers deserve the same protections as all frontline emergency workers. Well done BASW and Social Workers Union for pushing this petition.parliament.uk/petitions/5804…

This has been a tough week for some of us in the branch. We thought it would worth saying a big thank you to all Social Work Managers who go above and beyond to support their team. A good team manager makes a world of difference 👏

Homes not Hospitals campaign was created in response to issues with the current system that sees too many autistic people and people with learning disabilities detained in hospital Assessment and Treatment Units (ATUs). Book your place on the webinar 👇 bit.ly/3vM6CWd

Disabled children face greater risk of abuse across all settings, yet the training social workers receive to safeguard them can be inconsistent. If you have 5 mins, please complete this survey by BASW and the NWGSDC to help identify gaps & improve practice. BASW BASWstudents 🌟

We asked family carers/paid supporters about visitor restrictions. Over 85% of people with learning disabilities had some form of visitor restrictions where they lived. At least 1/5th of people had not been allowed any visits from family and friends since lockdown began.

Perhaps the ppl of Batley & Spen would like to know that Cornwall voted to give up EU funding for Johnson Gove promises. They now get £1 for every £8,333 they got from the EU. Perhaps a few retweets might get the message up there?

Today, BASW England's Liz Howard spoke to BBC News about social work’s crucial role in the future of adult social care. Watch the full interview here ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=FelJfd…

I went to get my vaccine today and the nurses referred to themselves as the Pfizer Chiefs - and THAT is why I support the NHS

Human Rights aren't optional. 10 years is too long. Not enough change has happened.

It has been a delight working with Dez Holmes and NWG Network BASW Local Government Association (LGA) ADASS on this important briefing. A long time coming for me and a privilege to have been in a position to lead this. A must read for adult social workers.Mark Harvey gov.uk/government/pub…

Students! Sign up now for next week's event 'Supervision from an Anti-Racist Perspective, Mandela Model', featuring @ProsperaTedam & @schoolofshabs. We'll also share how to join an international network of students via #SWvirtualpals. Don't miss out! basw.co.uk/events/basw-en…

We had to lift a court order to tell you about Tony Hickmott A man detained 100 miles away from his family for almost 21 years not because he is a criminal but because he is #autistic Tomorrow BBC Breakfast The former care workers who have come forward to give Tony a voice