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'Adoption hotspots' map a gimmick not a solution
An 'adoption hotspots' map launched by the Government today is described as a "simplistic approach" to a complex issue by BASW's Acting Chief Executive Bridget Robb.
11th January 2013
Employers' duty to protect social workers from burnout
As new research highlights the need for social workers to develop emotional resilience, BASW stresses employers also have a part to play in protecting staff from the danger of burnout.
11th January 2013
BLOG – deregistration threat to social work role should not be ignored
Following reports that 8,425 from an estimated 88,000 social workers have not registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in England, BASW professional officer Joe Godden is calling for action to prevent an erosion of social work identity.
10th January 2013
BASW backs plan for A&E teams to access child protection records
BASW's Acting Chief Executive Bridget Robb uses a column in The Times to respond to ministerial plans for all children in England who are admitted to hospital accident and emergency departments to be run through a national database to spot signs of abuse.
27th December 2012
Lords back BASW against Gove's adoption plans
House of Lords backs BASW stance against Government claims that "politically correct" social workers are preventing ethnic children from getting adopted by white candidates. An inquiry by peers also concludes attempts by ministers to reduce the significance of ethnicity and culture in adoption are misguided.
21st December 2012
Build a Bridge in your community for Holocaust Memorial Day 2013
Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on 27 January and this year's theme is on connecting people within their communities. There are a number of activities taking place so find out how you can get involved.
21st December 2012
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
Northern Ireland minister to meet NIASW over bureaucracy survey
Northern Ireland’s health minister Edwin Poots has agreed to meet social workers in the country to discuss their concern that excessive paperwork is stopping them from seeing families. Mr Poots agreed to the meeting, to be held on 14 January, following the launch of a survey by the Northern Ireland Association of Social Work (NIASW), part of BASW, highlighting concerns within the profession.
20th December 2012
NIASW and BASW speaking out stronger than ever on behalf of social work
All the staff at NIASW 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
BLOG: Troubled families? Or troubled stats?
Writing in the Huffington Post, BASW's press officer debunks the stats being used to promote the Troubled Families initiative.
19th December 2012
Reviewing the international definition of social work
The current International Definition of Social Work is now under review. It has served us well as we have used it to influence politicians and policy makers about the actual role of social workers in helping people change their lives.
19th December 2012
Reviewing SASW's branch structure
19th December 2012
A strong year despite many challenges
BASW would like to wish all members a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. It has been a hugely challenging year 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, amazing examples of the work you do continue to resonate.
19th December 2012
Free mobile app for BASW members
Hundreds of BASW members have already downloaded FOR FREE the Social Work Companion app, offering access to a wealth of social work related information directly from their phones, tablets and mobile devices.
19th 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
Anonymous egg, sperm and embryo donors … please read this!
17th 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
Social workers advised to keep social life offline this Christmas
BASW is advising social workers not to blur professional boundaries during the festive season and to think about the consequences for their own privacy and safety.
13th December 2012
Winterbourne View final report: social workers best placed to plan long term care for people with learning disabilities
BASW is pleased to hear a pledge of support from care services minister Norman Lamb MP for the social work view that long term care for adults with disabilities should be based on treating the person, not their disability, and that care should be planned in consultation with the person and their family. Commenting on today’s publication of the final report on Winterbourne View, Ruth Cartwright, Manager BASW England said: “As the minister rightly points out, hospitals should only ever be a short term measure for caring for adults with learning disabilities.
10th December 2012
