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BASW is the professional association for social workers in the UK, with offices in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We're here to promote the best possible social work services for all people who may need them, while also securing the well-being of social workers. BASW is forming a trade union and already offers a range of services to improve the protection of our members in the workplace

By joining the Association, our members commit to our Code of Ethics and enjoy an unrivalled range of services and benefits.

We're 14,000 strong

Our members get:

• Advice and representation by qualified social workers
• Union for no extra cost
• World-class journals and discounts on social work books
• Protection under our Professional Indemnity insurance scheme
• Exclusive monthly magazine, in print and online
• Additional benefits for Independent Social Workers
• A voice in our future and how we're run

Find out about the extensive range of services our members benefit from at www.basw.co.uk/membership

Speak to BASW

• Email

  college@basw.co.uk

• Phone

  +44 (0) 121 622 3911

• Write

  BASW, 16 Kent Street, Birmingham, B5 6RD