The Social Work Policy Panel held its final meeting before the summer on Tuesday 7 June. With the National Care Service Bill expected to be introduced to parliament before the end of June, the panel...
The SASW Team wishes everyone a very happy Pride Month! Every June, people come together to celebrate Pride Month, a month dedicated to championing LGBTQIA+ communities both in the UK and around the...
BASW members will be able to comment on motions from 10 June 2022.
BASW Cymru's National Director responds to the launch of the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan...
These consultation responses were completed jointly between BASW and SWU and representatives of both memberships.
Co-editor Dr Reima Ana Maglajlic in conversation with the authors of the two 'editor's pick' articles in the latest edition of BJSW...
Nicola and Sally - two carers who work with BASW - share their experiences as we mark Carers Week 2022.
This week, SASW National Director, Alison Bavidge, met with the Shadow Minister for for Mental Health and Social Care, Craig Hoy MSP in the Scottish Parliament. During Mental Health Awareness Week,...
BASW Cymru National Director, Allison Hulmes, marks the start of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month with a powerful personal reflection.
A report examining social work workloads and caseloads in Scotland illustrates the perfect storm that is enveloping the profession. Setting the Bar was commissioned by Social Work Scotland to look at...
This week, SASW contributed to a Scottish Parliament debate on tackling drug deaths and harm. The debate was called by MSPs from the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee, the Social Justice and...
BASW staff and representatives appeared on a range of media outlets following the National Review's publication...
Social work needs to be properly funded to retain the workforce and protect vulnerable children and adults.
Our chair, Gerry Nosowska, provides members with an overview of the most recent - and her last - BASW Council meeting
The next meeting of the Social Work Policy Panel takes place on Tuesday 7 June, 13.00-14.30. The panel is a space for front-line social workers to share their views and experiences with policy-makers...
The SASW team have been busy this month responding to consultations on areas affecting social work practice in Scotland. Read our submissions and next steps below. Progress made to implement the...
BASW briefed MPs ahead of the debate, expressing our concerns that the lack of Government-run matching scheme will result in safeguarding risks due to a lack of rigorous checks on the host.
Unable to ignore the calls for action, the Chancellor came to the House of Commons today with an announcement on measures the Government were going to take in light of the growing pressure on...
This week, the Deputy First Minister gave a statement to parliament on the UNCRC Incorporation Bill. What will the legislation do? The Bill will incorporate the United Nations Convention on the...
BASW initial response
People are now forced to make impossible choices between paying bills or feeding their families. We are calling on the UK Government to take action.
BASW proactively engaged a range of media outlets, to ensure our profession is represented in national discussions about the future of children’s social care in England.
Turkey is engaging in the same behaviour as the Russian state's brutal invasion of Ukraine, and we again urge President Erdogan and the Turkish government to return to the negotiating table to...
Last week countries met at the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) two-yearly General Meeting, with BASW representing the UK. Our chair Gerry Nosowska shares some highlights.
On 21st June 2022 the Working Group on Equal Protection of Children Against Assault will share their views in Parliament and discuss banning corporal punishment of children in England.
Parliamentarians along with Future Social Care Coalition core members and partners will call for a fair deal for social care at this high-level roundtable on 6th June 2022.
A full analytical look at the Review, its recommendations, and how it impacts all areas of social work will be forthcoming soon.
We're holding a special online workshop and launching a survey for members...
Ukraine and other wars, latest BASW action, creating new guidance, experiences of social work across borders (IFSW report) and Roma in Ukraine
Ruth Allen and Gerry Nosowska reflect on the release of Out of the Shadows, the first book to be published focusing on the role of UK social workers in disasters
This year’s awareness campaign runs from May 9-22 and it showcases the commitment, passion, and dedication of foster carers.
As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, pushing thousands of families across Northern Ireland further into poverty and distress, the need for our political representatives to form a Northern Ireland...
British Journal of Social Work is inviting applications to the Journal Editorial Board from people who have lived experience of social work services. The aim is to recruit several new members with...
Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides an overview of last week's Local Elections...
SASW has secured an assurance from the Scottish Government that social workers will receive support to help them meet expected increases in demand on services with the arrival of people forced to...
On Mental Health Awareness Week, SASW secured a meeting with the Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care to discuss how the Scottish Government can improve wellbeing and working conditions for...
Kerri Prince, Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster.
Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster
BASW latest update
The Social Work Policy Panel held its third meeting on Tuesday between front-line social workers and Scottish Government officials. The purpose of the panel is for front-line social workers to share...
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...
