Find out more about the social workers honoured at this year's Scottish Social Services Awards in our press release...
Read our statement on our response to the Scottish Government's National Care Service consultation...
Ruth Allen, BASW CEO provides an update as COP26 gets underway in Glasgow.
People in public-facing jobs across all sectors – including social work – have been subjected to rising hostility and abuse since the end of the COVID-19 lockdowns. SWU has been approached by Olivia...
The statement covers the current context, implications and ethical considerations of compulsory Covid-19 vaccinations for social workers.
Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public and Political Affairs Lead, analyses the Autumn Budget and Spending Review.
BASW CEO Ruth Allen comments on the Autumn Budget 2021
Dr Andy Gill gives an insight into his role as chair, and encourages members to apply to be the next one.
There are several urgent and growing issues, such as poverty and lack of funding for services, that we want the Spending Review to address.
Age assessments should be led by social workers and draw on a multi-agency approach, where practitioners in health, care, education, and community may contribute.
