In its response to the Coronavirus Bill, introduced in parliament yesterday, the organisation said that increased support should be provided by government, regulators and employers to help social workers continue their work with those young people and families most in need.
The emergency bill, which is due to be have its second reading on Monday, gives the government extra powers to tackle the pandemic.
A raft of new measures could see the number of available health and social care workers increased by allowing those who have recently retired to return to work.
In addition, the new laws would allow social work students to become temporary social workers.
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