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The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) is the independent professional membership organisation for social work

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Bring the social model of health into clinical healthcare settings to aid recovery of mental illness and distress

Social Workers and the new Mental Health Act - APPG inquiry recommendations launched calling for recognition of social factors of mental health distress and for promotion of the social model of health within new mental health legislation.

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BASW concerned about Action for Children report

BASW England is calling for greater investment in children’s wellbeing following a concerning report released this week by Action for Children.

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BASW England Conference and Members' Meeting 2019

This full day conference and membership meeting moves from Bristol in 2018 to the beautiful merchants hall, Cloth Hall Court in Leeds city centre (3 minutes walk from the train station). ...

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