BASW England calls on the government to act now and invest in adult social care, or risk a devastating crisis this winter and beyond.
The UK Government introduced its Bill of Rights to parliament on 22 June. You can read it here. What does it mean? If passed, the Bill will repeal and replace the current Human Rights Act (HRA). The...
Thank you to all the students who participated in the competition this year – it was a pleasure to read your thoughtful and passionate essays on this topic. Each winning entrant will receive £500.
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Organisations concerned with the rights and welfare of looked after children believe this CSPRP report on 48 separate incidents could contain critical evidence about systemic failings.
We need to ensure the workforce is protected and that this Bill will bring better care and support to people in Scotland.
The release of the Action Plan and the Red Quadrant independent report on funding flows reflect a major step forward for campaigners
This week, SASW ran two online engagement sessions for social workers and students across Scotland on the proposed National Care Service Bill. This week, SASW ran two online engagement sessions for...
As trade unionists and social workers we cannot settle for legislation that would unabashedly offer us less rights and protection.
SASW National Director, Alison Bavidge this week met with Scottish Greens Spokesperson on Health and Social Care, Gillian Mackay MSP to discuss ways to improve social work workforce capacity. During...
Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster
The Scottish Government wants to understand the current landscape of trauma training across the children and families workforce. Andthen are conducting this research and would like to hear from...
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Julia Ross outlines her vision and objectives as the new chair of BASW, the UK’s independent voice for social work.
Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides members with an update from Westminster.
Read about how the SWU Campaign Fund has assisted members in developing and running campaigns throughout 2021/22.
Alongside 124 Scottish organisations, SASW has submitted a joint statement to UK Ministers asking them to reverse their decision to replace the Human Rights Act. Social work is built on protecting,...
SASW has worked closely with three MSPs to table a series of questions to Scottish Ministers based on findings from the Setting the Bar report. The report highlighted the heavy toll experienced by...
This is an all-Wales campaign for properly publicly funded Health and Social Care support: reverse privatisation, reverse cuts, and fair pay for NHS staff.
This week, SASW National Director, Alison Bavidge, met with the Deputy Leader of Scottish Labour, Jackie Baillie MSP. During Mental Health Awareness Week, SASW briefed opposition MSPs on the serious...
