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BASW Cymru report - April 2013
14th March 2013
BASW: Social workers need knowledge of the law and community to tackle human slavery
BASW has endorsed a major report that lifts the lid on the lack of multi-agency understanding about how to tackle human slavery and called on social workers to “play their part” to stop this abuse.
12th March 2013
Come to the BASW Cymru Annual Meeting – 20 March in Cardiff
28th February 2013
BASW Cymru report - March 2013
13th February 2013
Tributes to Keith Drury as he prepares to step down as BASW Cymru Chair
Current BASW Cymru Chair Keith Drury will be stepping down at the Association’s Annual Meeting next month after four years in the post.
6th February 2013
Welsh reforms must allow social workers to do their job warns BASW Cymru
BASW Cymru welcomes progress of Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Bill but warns reforms will only succeed if social workers are freed from 'tick box' culture and allowed to focus on clients.
30th January 2013
Bosses enjoying salary hikes while staff suffer cutbacks
BASW Cymru criticises pay hikes to senior managers in two Welsh authorities while social workers suffer from salary freezes and austerity cutbacks.
24th January 2013
BASW Cymru continue partnership with COMPASS for 2013 Social Work Awards
Each year BASW Cymru organises the Social Work Awards, highlighting the successful practice demonstrated by social work professionals throughout Wales. This year will be the fourth time the Association has held this event, taking place at the Senedd in Cardiff on 1 October. BASW Cymru are delighted to announce that their partnership with COMPASS will be continuing.
24th January 2013
BASW Cymru's World Social Work Day celebration 20 March
BASW Cymru will be celebrating World Social Work Day on 20th March 2013 at The BASW Cymru Office, 1 Caspian Point, Pierhead Street, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 4DQ between 11.30 – 2.00 Speakers already include the Welsh Government Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services, Gwenda Thomas AM, Ian Johnston (IFSW), and Neeta Baicher (Diverse Cymru)
24th January 2013
BASW STATEMENT: Update on Chief Executive position
BASW Council has completed the independent investigation into allegations made about the conduct of suspended Chief Executive Hilton Dawson. Following a subsequent period of mediation, recommended by the independent investigating officer and supported by both parties, it has been agreed that Mr Dawson will not be returning to his position.
18th January 2013
BASW growing in size and influence despite challenging times
BASW would like to wish all members a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. The last year has been a hugely challenging one for the profession once again, and we hope for better things for all social workers and the people who rely on your services in 2013. Despite the many difficulties, we have seen amazing examples of the work you do which continue to make a difference.
20th December 2012
New health and wellbeing post for West Wales
New position for West Wales to promote health and wellbeing of people living in rural areas.
18th December 2012
Pocket guides on problematic substance use launched by BASW
BASW’s Special Interest Group (SIG) on Alcohol and Other Drugs has produced five pocket guides to put basic information, hints, tips and reminders literally into the hands of frontline practitioners.
13th December 2012
Entrants sought for Social Care Accolades awards
Social care teams in Wales are invited to get their work recognised by entering the Social Care Accolades 2013 awards before the 1 February deadline.
13th December 2012
Deskilling" youth justice social workers a threat to reducing reoffending, MPs told
Recent successes in reducing crime and reoffending rates across England and Wales could be jeopardised by cuts to the youth justice service and by the marginalisation of the social work role, MPs were told. The second evidence gathering session of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Social Work heard from a senior social worker in a youth offending team, Iain Brown, who said there was a serious risk of “deskilling” social workers who had made a big impact on crime rates among young people.
7th December 2012
BASW: IDS is punishing children for being born
BASW has hit out at Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith for proposed plans to cap child benefit at two children per family.
26th October 2012
Power of entry proposals supported by BASW Cymru
BASW Cymru welcomes proposals to give social workers greater power to enter homes to safeguard adults they believe are suffering abuse or neglect.
24th October 2012
Nigerian baby ruling sparks trafficking fears
Concern has been raised over a High Court decision granting custody of a Nigerian child to non-biological parents as a government report into human trafficking is published.
19th October 2012
BASW joins rally against austerity
BASW is set to show its support for the TUC's Future that Works march.
18th October 2012
