This latest report shows ongoing evidence of excessive use of prolonged and long-term seclusion, segregation, restraint and human rights violations and abuse, alongside examples of undignified and...
Health and Social Care Committee report urges immediate action to address the social care crisis with calls for sustained investment as the pandemic brings the crisis into stark focus.
We urge the government to reconsider its position and give low income families the support that they need
Although it is thought that Social Work practice is reflective, non-discriminatory and anti-oppressive; unconscious bias alongside complexities around ignorance play a huge part in maintaining a ‘...
The Skills for Care report released today, The state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England, is an important and timely report that provides context and oversight of the adult...
Over 30 health and social care organisations in Wales - including BASW Cymru - have come together to outline what the key priorities should be for the next Welsh Government after the 2021 Senedd...
The recent serious case review in relation to AG, a child from a Traveller family living in Norfolk, once again highlights a woeful lack of cultural competence amongst social workers when supporting...
Join the SASW team as we explore the changing landscape of social work through poetry and writing as part of Book Week Scotland
In her first blog post as chair of SWU, Carys reflects on her journey to this point and how we can advocate for the social work profession in these challenging times.
Maris Stratulis, National Director at BASW England, reflects on the incredible collective contribution of social workers in a year defined by the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement
Black History Month is a brilliant opportunity for organisations to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black workers and the community both on a national and local scale.
Phillip Mitchell, Professional Officer at BASW Cymru, provides a detailed and engaging introduction to the Law in Wales Practice Policy & Education Group (PPEG).
Ruth Allen, CEO BASW introduces a guest piece from Ana Radalescu, President of the International federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Europe region.
Blog by Ruth Allen, CEO BASW
The 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List acknowledges outstanding contribution to education and children's services during the Covid 19 pandemic...
Maris Stratulis, National Director at BASW England, comments on CQC annual report into health and social care in England
We would like to build on the relationships, network and knowledge we have generated collectively as a community of rural social workers. However, to do so, and do so well, we need your help.
My views about Black History Month have been torn for some years now based on my questioning the need to devote only a month to elements of histories which are in danger of being erased
CP4C is the single largest group of organisations and individuals which comes together with the goal of achieving personalised care for everyone.
As part of BASW's original content to mark and celebrate Black History Month, members have been encouraged to give their thoughts on Black people's experiences in social work, framed in a...
