Alex Cunningham MP, Shadow Justice Minister for Courts and Sentencing and former Chair of the Westminster All-Party Parliamentary Group on Social Work and BASW UK Public and Political Affairs Lead, Kerri Prince join Andy McClenaghan to discuss what the UK Government’s Autumn Budget and Spending Review mean for social work, social workers and people who use social work services. They consider the Government’s decisions on Universal Credit and the living wage, grant funding for local authorities, funding for youth services, early intervention to tackle youth offending and social housing provision.  

Kerri’s blog, which is referenced during the episode is available here – https://www.basw.co.uk/media/news/2021/oct/budget-2021-what-do-social-workers-need-know

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