This year’s theme - social work for the future - will engage us in remembering why social work matters and what we bring to shaping the way our society develops.
Kerri Prince, BASW Public and Political Affairs Lead, previews this week's local elections...
New faces joining the group include Lord Alf Dubs, Lord Hall, and Baroness Uddin.
SASW has written to social work leaders in Scotland to highlight its Anti-Racism Action Plan and inviting them to share what they are doing to promote anti-racism within their organisations. The...
BASW England wishes to express our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and those affected by the tragic death of Hakeem Hussain.
We're currently reviewing our events programme and need your ideas and feedback. Let us know everything from ideas for topics and speakers to days and times you would like to see events taking place...
The Cross-Party Group on Social Work held its second online meeting on Wednesday 27 April with another excellent turnout. The group brings together social workers, stakeholder organisations and MSPs...
GFTU General Secretary Doug Nicholls shared his thoughts with SWU on International Workers’ Memorial Day.
Discharging people from hospitals to care home settings at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic ruled unlawful by High Court
BASW will continue to provide updates of useful information and BASW/social work action on a weekly or fortnightly basis to members.
Julia will take over from existing chair Gerry Nosowska at the BASW Annual General Meeting in June
As we approach polling day for the Scottish Local Council Elections on Thursday 5 May, we'll be reviewing each of the main party manifestos and finding out what they want to achieve at local...
BASW hosted and SWU chaired this panel discussion exploring media and public perceptions of social work, impact, and change
‘Day of Solidarity’ with Gypsy and Traveller people, ahead of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill’s Royal Assent
The Scottish Parliament’s Criminal Justice Committee, Health, Social Care and Sport Committee and the Social Justice and Social Security Committee are consulting on progress made to implement the...
The Scottish Parliament's Covid-19 Recovery Committee has published its report on the Scottish Government's proposed Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) Bill. The legislation seeks to extend or make...
