Social workers are encouraged to apply
Join us in supporting Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January 2022.
Find out what happened this week at Holyrood.... On Tuesday, the First Minister gave an update to parliament on the Covid-19 situation where she stated that the country has “turned the corner on the...
Campaigners welcome the Senedd’s vote against Part 4 of the Police Bill – Wales Does Not Consent!
The newly formed Cross-Party Group on Social Work held its first meeting on Wednesday 19th January between MSPs and members and stakeholders of the social work profession.
Government proposals will put unaccompanied asylum-seeking children at risk if they are wrongly assessed to be over 18.
#WalesDoesNotConsent #NidYwCymru'nCydsynio...
Last week we wrote to the Shadow Home Secretary and Leader of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer, outlining our opposition to the Government proposals
BASW UK and SWU raise serious concerns over Part 3 of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which gives police forces more power to place restrictions on protests and public assembly.
Every year BASW UK is proud to stand together with social workers across the world to mark World Social Work Day, which this year is on Tuesday 15 March.
The Social Workers Union (SWU) is conducting a survey of its members in conjunction with LBC Radio to highlight the pressures facing staff in social work and the changes that may be needed to address...
SASW Team move to Mansfield Traquair.
BSAs ensure BASW is hearing the voice of students, whilst also acting as a conduit for students to get a better understanding of how BASW is supporting people who have chosen to qualify as social...
The honours mark achievements and service
A festive message from SASW National Director, Alison Bavidge
Social workers wanted for new trauma informed social work services expert advisory group
Nominations have opened for SASW's MHO of the Year Award...
The draft guidance further discriminates against Gypsy and Traveller communities, with it telling police to avoid ‘gold-plating’ the human rights of those using unauthorised encampments.
The purpose of the new CPG on Social Work is to promote understanding of the complexities of the social work profession, bring together its voice, and positively raise its profile.
John McGowan, SWU General Secretary and Carys Phillips, SWU Chair share festive wishes to all
Ruth Allen, BASW CEO and Gerry Nosowska, BASW Chair share reflections as the year draws to an end
BASW is providing guidance for Social Workers during Covid-19, which has been recently updated to reflect the current situation.
The BASW UK team will return 4th January 2022
SWU honours Emma Lewell-Buck MP for her tireless advocacy for social work and the people who use its services.
A look back through 2021... to the theme of Twelve Days of Christmas
The team in BASW Cymru want to take this opportunity to wish you a safe and restful festive period, one we hope you are able to spend with family and loved ones. Many of you will be on duty at this...
BASW England has been strongly encouraging members to share their views - and we've also put together our own submission, which you can read here...
Read the recommendations of a Significant Case Learning Review on 'neglect and potential harm' of 4 year old child in South and East Ayrshire...
We spoke to Sky News, Channel 4 News and BBC Look North about Star Hobson's murder and the pressures on frontline social workers...
Kerri Prince, Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides the last Westminster update of 2021.
BASW England wishes to express our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and those affected by the horrific murder of Star Hobson.
The development of community mental health and support services including the Northover Centre in Downham, Lewisham, London: do you, family or friends have memories to share?
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities across the UK will face further discrimination as a result of the measures and guidance in the Bill.
BASW is concerned to hear about the problems with online booking systems for vaccines and Covid-19
BJSW co-editor Dr Reima Ana Maglajlic speaks to Philip Mendes, Jacqueline Wilson and Frank Golding about their research into the experiences of care leavers in Australia.
The MASW Bursary Campaign have written to the Ministers for Health & Social Service and Education calling for a create a greater parity of esteem between health and social care and to remove...
The Review has been called a "once in a generation" opportunity to shape the future of children's social care...
BASW strongly encourages members to share their views
BASW England wrote to Lords ahead of Tuesday’s Second Reading with a briefing about the key issues within the Bill.
This atmosphere of hostility towards human rights and legal accountability in the UK cannot continue.
Nobody should accept derogatory language that seeks to locate the blame with the person currently in hospital - as if they are somehow responsible for another person having to wait.
Find out more about the Scottish Parliament's first ever Cross-Party Group on Social Work...
BASW UK CEO Ruth Allen was interviewed by Channel 4 News, BASW England National Director Maris Stratulis spoke to ITV Central News, while BASW England Professional Officer Paul Shuttleworth appeared...
The briefing was used by several MPs to call for properly resourced children’s social care
The letter comes after the Government announced a national review into the case.
John McGowan, General Secretary of the Social Workers Union offers condolences to the family of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes
There must absolutely be answers and learning from this terrible tragedy and social workers need to be supported to do the vital work they do.
This week the Government released its long-awaited White Paper, which sets out a 10-year vision for reform that seeks to put people at the centre of social care.
The British Association of Social Workers sends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and all those affected by the horrific murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes. We await the outcome of the...
Measuring Wellbeing in Welsh Social Work: a research report This important survey led by Professor Neil Thompson, an expert in workforce wellbeing, consolidates and builds on our knowledge of...
The British Association of Social Workers, the Social Workers Union and partner organisations express concern that recent guidance is inhumane and unlawful.
BASW supports the 16 Days campaign and is sharing a range of social work resources and content around the issue of gender-based violence.
BJSW co-editor Dr Reima Ana Maglajlic speaks to Will Mason and Lisa Bunting about their research into inequalities in UK child welfare interventions.
The APPG for Children, supported by their secretariat the National Children’s Bureau, are hosting an event to explore what a good Integrated Care System looks like for children and identify...
BASW is fundraising to support Homeless and Asylum Seeker charities across the UK by sharing festive wishes with a specially designed Clare in the Community eCard by Harry Venning.
Every two years since 2009 (other than in 2017 when he walked 100 miles as part of the BASW/SWU Boot Out Austerity campaign), Guy has done a sponsored activity for 12 hours nonstop to raise money for...
We are pleased to announce that the SWU Campaign Fund in partnership with Campaign Collective has launched its first campaign!
BASW England statement - Social workers also have a key role to play in supporting carers, such as providing information, advice and guidance with a focus on rights and entitlements.
These findings reaffirm the importance of our Homes Not Hospitals campaign
Update on key international news and activities by Ruth Allen, CEO BASW
