The Department The Department of Health initiated the Named Social Worker programme to build an understanding of how having a named social worker can contribute to the quality of life, for...
Comments are currently being sought on this draft quality standard which covers the support available for medicines management for people receiving social care in the community. The consultation...
The Independent Review of the MHA: surveys are now live, with a closing date of 28 February. The review is seeking responses from both people who use services and carers.
The Brexit and Children coalition have published two Parliamentary briefings ahead of the second reading of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill in the House of Lords on 31 January 2018. The...
BASW England Country Manager, Maris Stratulis, writes blog on the Stability Index. The ‘Stability Index’ led ‘by the Children’s Commissioner’s Office is an important measurement of stability for...
A big thank you from BASW England Standing Committee Chair, Andy Gill, and Country Manager, Maris Stratulis. Jenny Molloy, who has been BASW England Patron for almost three years, has decided to...
Become a SWU Contact! Launch of SWU’s new voluntary scheme
A snapshot survey released by Carers Trust today, reveals a high proportion of infant young carers are regularly suffering from broken sleep in order to look after unwell family members. The UK’s...
New figures show self-harm is soaring in England among the very young but referrals to mental health professionals are routinely rejected
The British Association of Social Workers condemns the now infamous President's Club men-only event, and joins those voices from across the political spectrum that are appalled at alleged misogynist...