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As the leading professional body for Social Workers in the UK, BASW is committed to transforming the status and standing of the Social Work profession for the ultimate benefit of the people who use its services.

 

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Latest BASW News
Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire branch meeting, 16th July 2009.
Jul 03, 2009
The next meeting of the BASW Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire branch will be held on Thursday 16th July from 7-9pm at the University of Derby.
Letter from Hilton Dawson to Ed Balls
Jul 03, 2009
Hilton Dawson, BASW Chief Executive has written to Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools & Families prior to meeting with him on 6th July.
More children will die unless you act now
Jul 02, 2009
Latest BASW Press Release issued prior to BASW Chief Executive, Hilton Dawson meeting with Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools & Families.
Request to social workers working with unaccompanied children.
Jul 02, 2009
Action on Rights for Children are researching how unaccompanied childrens' data is used/shared.
'War' Against Islamophobia Seminar. 9th September, Birmingham.
Jul 02, 2009
A one-day seminar, co-convened by BASW, entitled 'War Against Islamophobia: Framing the Social Work and Social Care Agenda, will be held in Moseley, Birmingham on 9th September from 9.30am - 4.00pm.
BASW Student Conference presentations.
Jul 01, 2009
The presentations given at the BASW Student Conference, held on 26th June, Derby, are now available to download.
Mental Health & Learning Disability Voices in Practice Group
Jul 01, 2009
The next Mental Health & Learning Disability Voices in Practice Group will be on Thursday 17 September 2009.
New guidance for assistance dog users in NI
Jul 01, 2009
The Equality Commission for NI has updated its guidance for people using guide dogs or other assistance dogs in NI, and also for businesses and organisations who cater for them as customers or service users.
Minutes from Committee Telephone Conference 15th June 2009
Jul 01, 2009
BASW Cymru National Standing Committee Minutes of 15.6.09 Telephone Conference
Refugee Action Group launch its Immigration Detention Emergency Helpline
Jun 30, 2009
The Refugee Action Group (RAG) has announced the launch of its Immigration Detention Emergency out-of-hours Helpline.
BASW UNISON Social Work Manifesto
Jun 24, 2009
Read the joint BASW UNISON manifesto HELPING PEOPLE CHANGE THEIR LIVES.... A Social Work Manifesto for UNISON & BASW Members in Scotland
BREAKING NEWS: Rhodri Morgan speaks about re-engineering social services in Wales
Jun 19, 2009
The First Minister speaks at the National Social Services Conference about how councils need to work together to improve social services
Strategic Review
Jun 19, 2009
Aspirant DCS Programme - Invitation to Leadership Academy Seminars
Jun 15, 2009
CWDC are seeking to engage the wider children's workforce in Leadership Academy Seminars for aspirant Directors of Children's Services.
Half-day Seminar at Queens University
Jun 11, 2009
The School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work, QUB in association with BASW (NI) and the NI Law Centre have organised a half-day seminar ' Community Treatment Orders and new capacity legislation: reflections on the Bamford Review'.
Alcohol Concern Mandatory Code Campaign.
Jun 05, 2009
Alcohol concern are part of a campaign to ensure alcohol sales are properly regulated. A survey has been set up for public workers to respond to.
LISTENING TOUR - CHANGE OF VENUE, CARDIFF
Jun 04, 2009
The venue for the Cardiff meeting on the 5th June of Hilton Dawson's listening tour has changed.
**BREAKING NEWS**
Jun 04, 2009
The Assembly Governement listen to the concerns of front line social workers at a BASW Cymru reception. A social work task group is to be formed in Wales.
Hilton Dawson Listening Tour: BASW CYMRU Launch Report
Jun 04, 2009
Hilton kicks off his listening tour with an assembly reception in the National Assembly of Wales. BASW Cymru launch this report. Please click on the pdf link at the bottom of this page.
The British Journal of Social Work – Appointment of Editor/Co-editors
May 15, 2009
The British Journal of Social Work Appointment of Editor/Co-editors (from July 1st 2010)

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