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.
BASW members will be able to comment on motions from 10 June 2022.
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...
BASW England is calling on representatives from all parties to pledge their support for social workers and the children, adults and families who use their services
Find out the highlights at Holyrood this week..... MSPs returned to parliament on Tuesday after the Easter recess, which was mostly taken up with local election campaigning. Paul O’Kane asked the...
This opportunity is open to any practising BIA’s or Supervisory Body representatives that are BASW members in England or Wales and would be able and willing to attend on any of the following dates:...
Any SWU member who would like to run their own campaign is encouraged to submit their idea for funding
The UK continues to become an increasingly hostile environment.
This joint consultation response was an outstanding example of how a collaborative approach can be much more than the sum of its parts.
The Scottish Government held the second of its policy panel meetings with front-line social workers on Tuesday 5th April. The monthly online meetings provide a space for all front-line social workers...
BASW England would like to gain a better understanding of members' knowledge and experience of S117 aftercare...
SASW has written to the Minister with Special Responsibility for Refugees from Ukraine, the Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care and the Minister for Children and Young People to seek ...
BASW and SWU stand together with Romani communities in the UK and around the world.
COSLA is seeking views from social workers on the recently published Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan for 2022-2026. The Scottish Government published the plan- "Best Start, Bright Futures"- on...
Read the latest update and actions by BASW
Useful local elections information for social workers.
Find out what happened this week at Holyrood.... The week was dominated by the Ferguson shipyard ferry contract row, the anticipated lifting of covid restrictions around wearing face coverings and...
We will continue to campaign against poverty and be the voice of thousands of social workers across the UK who will see the impact that poverty is having on people
The immediate termination of an entire seafaring workforce is a stark example of the callous fire and re-hire employment practice that became widespread during the pandemic.
As World Social Work Month draws to a close, our Policy Officer, Jonny Adamson, reflects on and rounds-up a month of events and activity from the SASW team. World Social Work Month got off to an...
