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The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) is the independent professional membership organisation for social work

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BASW England - The role of social workers in disasters

With speakers respresenting Hillsborough, Grenfell and the Manchester bombing, we consider the perspective of those who have lived through these tragedies and those working to re-define the role of social workers for the future. 15 November, 6pm-8pm
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Can you spot the signs of domestic slavery?

A BASW and Home Office collaboration
Domestic slavery referrals hit a UK high in 2018 so we’ve created a short, professional development e-module to help you spot potential victims and to know what action to take.
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Social Workers Brief MPs on Funding Challenges

The British Association of Social Workers Northern Ireland (BASW NI) has met with an influential group of backbench MPs to highlight challenges facing the social work profession. BASW NI National...

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Understanding and implementing the changes to the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) in England

BASW published the refreshed PCF in June 2018. Now we are supporting the whole sector to understand and embed the changes through afternoon and evening interactive learning sessions aimed at...

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Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF)

The PCF is a framework for the nine levels of social work in England

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Professional Social Work (PSW) and other leading titles

BASW publishes three leading titles: Professional Social Work (PSW), The British Journal of Social Work and Practice: Social Work in Action

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