BASW comments on recent press reports of misuse of ACP and of Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) notices being issued inappropriately.
John McGowan, General Secretary of SWU reflects on the rights of social workers during the pandemic.
Open letter to the Director General for Global and Public Health, Department of Health and Social Care
Alert card for autistic adults Helpful particularly in the current health climate due to charities and organisations not being able to provide the cards as usual . This alert card has been created by...
Social workers and social care workers should be given the opportunity to be tested for COVID19, there should be testing in the community and staff who need access to PPE must be given these...
BASW Cymru urges Welsh Government to make available the guidance that social workers need to fulfil their statutory functions, including information on how they receive training in understanding the...
This briefing is a general introduction to the Coronavirus Act 2020 as it relates to social work practice.
This Ethical Guidance for Social Workers aims to respond to the very specific circumstances generated by COVID-19 which disrupts health, care, safeguarding and support services.
For social workers to do their work efficiently and compassionately during the coronavirus pandemic they must be safe, we therefore look forward to receiving guidance on PPE, followed by the...
Read our briefing to MSPs raising our key concerns in the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill.
We would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the two people who have lost their lives in these awful circumstances.
BASW Cymru letter detailing concerns for social workers about Covid-19
The government launches its wide-ranging piece of legislation which will affect various existing legal rights and protections
Read the letter sent to Jeane Freeman, Cabinet Secretary for Health & Sport and Minister for Children and Young People on behalf of members.
Dear BASW Cymru Members We have been working hard on your behalf, since the outbreak of the pandemic, to ensure that you have the right information, tools and support to carry out your vital work....
Using digital technology has never been more important for social work, their employers, educators and the adults, children and young people they support.
BASW is working across the nations to raise the issues faced by social workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
BASW England member response to the Coronavirus Bill
BASW opened up a survey for social workers to provide feedback on their experiences of working during the coronavirus pandemic. To date more than 1,200 social workers have provided feedback on their...
Two BASW England capabilities statements on social work with autistic adults, and adults with learning disabilities can help social workers and their employers to keep a focus on what they need to...
