Immediate review of Social Work England needed in wake of fee hike decision, say BASW and unions

4 September 2025

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Government must commission independent review of regulator to examine effectiveness, value for money and performance, following 'dubious' decision making' over fee rise, say BASW, SWU and UNISON

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