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

Join more than 20,000 social work professionals committed to the highest standards of practice and ethics. BASW offers services that protect, support and develop your social work career
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BASW’s 2025 vision survey

Open to all Social Workers. We are reviewing and refreshing our five-year vision ready for the launch of BASW’s 2025 Vision next year. Please do take part in the survey to help shape our future - your views really matter!
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BASW England Conferences 2019

Join us for breakfast briefings, a pre-event drinks reception, exhibition, networking opportunities, panel discussions and workshops. Register to attend, view the programmes, secure your accommodation, plan travel and contact us to sponsor or exhibit.
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Featured news

BASW England consultation on the future of adult social care

Since the government announced the plan to publish a green paper in 2017 on adult social care, BASW England has continued to develop a response. This consultation document summaries ideas and seeks feedback.

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Featured event

Social Work in Disasters Conference 2019

Defining the role of the social worker in emergency response

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Local branches and networks

Local branches and networks

Local branches and networks give you the opportunity to get involved with BASW at a local level.

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Explore social work jobs

For a comprehensive listing of social work jobs both around the UK and internationally

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Find out how one of the UK's fastest growing trade unions can support you

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Developing your career

Professional Development and Education (ProfDE)

Helping you meet your CPD and career progression requirements and aspirations, whatever your role or level

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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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