There was nothing in this budget for social work, social care or health services and the incredibly hard-pressed workforce.
Supporting and representing you in the workplace
BASW CEO Ruth Allen and England National Director Maris Stratulis comment on the National Social Worker Healthcheck Report.
BASW UK has outlined its priorities for the upcoming Budget on 3 March
A well as exploring themes and priorities in each country of the UK, these events present a unique opportunity to come together as a profession - across borders and languages and cultures - to shine...
SASW’s Communications and Policy Officer Emily Galloway provides a brief overview of what happened last week in Parliament…
Ahead of World NGO Day, Dr Ruth Allen shares an engaging and informative webinar from the Council of Europe exploring the challenges for NGOs and civil society groups in conflict and post-conflict...
Up for election this year is the Welsh Parliament, the Scottish Parliament, many local authorities across England, English metro Mayors, and the Greater London Assembly including the Mayor of London.
February is a time to celebrate LGBT+ people in all their diversity. This year's theme "Body, Mind and Spirit" provides opportunity to explore the complexities of identity and to...
Emma Young, a researcher based at the University of Strathclyde, is undertaking research looking at professional responses to mothers who are in and leaving care.
SASW National Director Alison Bavidge reflects on how social work policy and practice has changed 30 years on from the Orkney child abuse scandal
Find out what the team in Scotland have been doing on behalf of members this week
A summary for criminal justice social workers on restitution orders
Read the open letter sent to Vaughan Gething, Minister for Health & Social Services from BASW Cymru,
Find out more about how SASW are celebrating World Social Work Week 2021
Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has issued revised guidance to the Government that all people on the learning disability register should now be prioritised for a COVID...
The Social Workers Union (SWU) is making a formal application to affiliate to the Trade Union Congress (TUC). If the application is successful, SWU will become a TUC member representing the...
Today is the day we’ve been waiting for, when our Prime Minister will again share his ‘roadmap’ of how restrictions will be eased. Many have been waiting for this update to find out whether their...
In this landmark publication, social workers from Black and other Global Majority Communities showcase a rich and diverse collection of their essays, poems, stories and reflections, providing unique...
More than 30 organisations from across health, housing and social care in Wales come together to call for action on health inequalities.
