A survey conducted by the British Association of Social Workers has revealed that of 1,100 social workers surveyed: 88% said vulnerable lives could be put at risk by cuts to services; 85% have seen notable cuts to services in the last 12 months; 77% are concerned about unmanageable caseloads; 46% are afraid to speak out about for fear of repercussions; 65% expressed concern about the use of unqualified staff.
The frontline social workers who responded to the survey repeatedly expressed their fears about the potential consequences of a system at breaking point. You can read the research here: http://cdn.basw.co.uk/upload/basw_23651-3.pdf
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