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...
John McGowan, General Secretary of the Social Workers Union (SWU), provides an update.
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The COVID 19 ban on visiting loved ones in hospitals and care homes is harmful to health, especially mental health
It’s been 15 years since we first met. I remember how worried your midwife was when she referred you. You were pregnant, street homeless and dependent on drugs.
Share your views in our survey on the future of adult social care in Scotland.
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is a major funder of health research and researchers in England.
Lindsey Young, Mental Health Officer and SASW Committee Member, reflects on her past social work practice and what she has learned when supporting people living in poverty.
Ruth Allen CEO BASW reflects on the urgent and painful failures which the report sets out.
BASW member Pauline Sergeant on the conflicting thoughts she has over Black History Month
By Kerri Prince, Public and Political Affairs Lead for BASW UK
