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British Association of Social Workers

The independent professional membership organisation for social work across the UK

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BASW Membership is available to qualified social workers, or students studying for a recognised social work qualification in the UK.

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New insurance certificates for the period 31st October 2026 to 30th October 2027 will be sent to you before the end of October 2026. In the interim, your insurance coverage will continue. 

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If you pay by monthly direct debit and your circumstances are unchanged your BASW membership will renew automatically - find out more.

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Social Workers Union (SWU)
BASW members can access discounted membership for the Social Workers Union (SWU), the only UK trade union for social workers run by social workers.

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Use the free BASW Independents directory to search for a professional independent social work practitioner or consultant.

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Social work around the UK

BASW Cymru

Representing all of social work, social workers, students and NQSW's across Wales. Find out more

BASW England

Representing all of social work, social workers, students and NQSW's across England. Find out more

Northern Ireland

Representing all of social work, social workers, students and NQSW's across Northern Ireland. Find out more.

SASW

Representing all of social work, social workers, students and NQSW's across Scotland.  Find out more.

Latest articles, PSW and resources from BASW

Joint SASW and SWU Statement on the Glasgow City Council Pay Deal

A long-standing equal pay claim in Glasgow has led to the local authority announcing plans for a rationalisation of pay and job roles as part of a new pay deal for the City. This deal will negatively impact some of our members and their colleagues in social work roles.
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