BASW and SWU launch petition calling on government to add social workers to the list of professions that it is an additional offence to assault.
People in care homes resident in England will be able to receive two visitors indoors from Monday 12th April 2021.
BASW England and the Social Workers Union highlight the 'Homes Not Hospitals' campaign for World Autism Awareness Week 2021. BASW England and the Autism Alliance will launch a suite of...
Vlog by CEO Ruth Allen: Celebrating world social work day and a month of activities throughout March 2021
Message from the Pandemic Delivery Response Lead, Adult Social Care, Directorate for Social Care and Mental Health, Scottish Government Routine asymptomatic Covid testing for all Front Line Social...
Together, they will work collaboratively with members and colleagues to support the delivery of BASW’s equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy - alongside exploring how anti-oppressive and...
International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) is an annual event observed around the world on March 31. SWU Stands in solidarity with SWU and BASW trans and non-binary members and their right to...
There is a risk that many children and young people across the UK will find themselves to have no legal status in the UK as of 1st July.
It is well known that one of the best support mechanisms for the psychological wellbeing of social workers is support from both peers and managers. Over the last three years SWU, BASW, and Dr...
Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster
Contract shared for the Secretary of State for Education review of the children’s social care sector
New UK partnership to improve Adult Social Care
Jane Hutt MS, Deputy Minister and Chief Whip, Welsh Government has released a statement setting out some key concerns.
The Home Secretary has today announced proposals for profound changes to the law and guidance in relation to asylum law and age determination
The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed the appeal brought by trade union UNISON in respect of rates of pay for night time care.
All UK social workers are invited to attend this free online Talk to SWU session, regardless of membership. The webinar is set up so that questions can be asked anonymously.
Find out what happened last week in the Scottish Parliament
Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, SASW have written to Universities and Social Work Employers on the issue of anti-racist social work practice
BASW England’s Maris Stratulis reflects on week 3 of World Social Work Month and pays tribute to social workers across England, the UK and the world – before looking ahead to next week of #WSWmonth...
The guidance will take effect from 22 March 2021.
BASW worked with David Simmonds MP to secure the debate
20 March 2021 is UN Anti-Racism Day, organised by Stand Up To Racism and the TUC. The Social Workers Union (SWU) supports this international day of action to unite against racism, antisemitism, anti-...
Find out what the team in Scotland have been doing on behalf of members this week
We are really pleased that Welsh Government has responded positively to our call that social workers should be paid a recognition payment for their service during the last year. Social workers have...
As social workers, we must do better, not only to protect our female-majority workforce, but also to champion the rights of the women and girls we support
BASW will use our voice to oppose the measures that we believe are harmful to individuals and society.
Children as young as three were shipped abroad with the promise of a better life – only to find themselves enduring a life of child slavery, abuse and neglect.
When I heard that the theme of World Social Work day was “Ubuntu”, my immediate response was one of pride.
Social workers call for citizens basic income in 2021 Manifesto Launch
The Chair of the North East Branch talks about radical social work in a contemporary context
As part of this important day, BASW is honoured to launch ‘Amazing Social Workers’ – as a collective celebration of all social workers.
The Social Workers Union fully supports the aims of the Domestic Abuse Bill. We believe that all people, be they adults or children, should be protected from violence in any setting, including their...
Allison Hulmes, BASW Cymru National Director, with a short video blog
Ahead of the debate, BASW will be spending out a briefing to every MP.
Peter Unwin, Poet Austeriate
Watch the interviews here
Resources to support the development of anti-racist practice when working with Romani and Traveller families
Guidance for social workers and people using social work services.
Jade Forbes, a Social Worker/ Approved Mental Health Professional, reflects on how anti-racist Social Work can be developed and practiced across Wales.
BASW is keen to understand both the needs of individual social workers from overseas and of the networks and support groups that already exist.
BASW England recognises the value and importance of working in partnership with families, friends, carers and providers and is aligned with organisations that have been and continue to advocate for...
BASW urges government to reconsider 1% pay-rise for health care staff
The committee is keen to hear from those working directly with children and families or frontline services.
Blog by Carys Phillips, Social Workers Union Chair and Gerry Nosowska, BASW UK Chair
Allison Hulmes, BASW Cymru National Director, writes a thought-provoking piece connecting #IWD2021 with the theme of Ubuntu.
Despite some positive figures regarding the general adult social care workforce, the reality is that ongoing budget cuts in local government have raised fears that social work and social care...
BASW UK has submitted a response to the review giving evidence on the way that the human rights act is used by social workers.
The letter to Ruth Cadbury MP outlined the employment service set up by BASW, which we are keen to promote as a model of best practice
There was nothing in this budget for social work, social care or health services and the incredibly hard-pressed workforce.
Supporting and representing you in the workplace
BASW CEO Ruth Allen and England National Director Maris Stratulis comment on the National Social Worker Healthcheck Report.
BASW UK has outlined its priorities for the upcoming Budget on 3 March
A well as exploring themes and priorities in each country of the UK, these events present a unique opportunity to come together as a profession - across borders and languages and cultures - to shine...
SASW’s Communications and Policy Officer Emily Galloway provides a brief overview of what happened last week in Parliament…
Ahead of World NGO Day, Dr Ruth Allen shares an engaging and informative webinar from the Council of Europe exploring the challenges for NGOs and civil society groups in conflict and post-conflict...
Up for election this year is the Welsh Parliament, the Scottish Parliament, many local authorities across England, English metro Mayors, and the Greater London Assembly including the Mayor of London.
February is a time to celebrate LGBT+ people in all their diversity. This year's theme "Body, Mind and Spirit" provides opportunity to explore the complexities of identity and to...
Emma Young, a researcher based at the University of Strathclyde, is undertaking research looking at professional responses to mothers who are in and leaving care.
