Each and every one of you has come together as social workers to achieve exceptional things while looking after your families, supporting your colleagues and investing in your communities.
As 2020 draws to a close, BASW England has released a 'Thank You' letter to social workers across the country...
We close at 1pm on 24 December 2020 and reopen 9am on 4 January 2021
Caroline McDonald shares what its like working with a homeless family with no recourse to public funds
Throughout the last nine months I have often been in awe at the fortitude, positivity and creativity from social workers in the UK and across the world.
More doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been issued this week around the UK, and we’ll really see a ramping up of jabs being given out in January as people at the top of the priority list get...
Toyin Odenugba shares her reflections on the importance of building relationships with the people you work with as a social worker working in adult services
National Director, Alison Bavidge and Chair, Jude Currie, share a Christmas Message to SASW members
Government needs to recognise a range of different needs, not just clinical ones
On winter solstice 2020, National Director Alison Bavidge shares a message of reflection and hope for 'warmer times'...
Our Committee Member and Mental Health Officer, Ian Jeffries, reflects on how his work has changed since Covid-19
Deaf awareness training is not mandatory in social work practice - which begs the question, how can we inspire change if we are not listening?
Find out what the team in Scotland have been doing on behalf of members this week in our last Weekly Roundup of 2020
Read our statement on the Scottish Government allocation of additional funding to assist the backlog of undelivered unpaid work.
New research commissioned by BASW England and the Department of Health and Social Care reveals a significant increase in people accessing mental health services during the first lockdown
The pledge consists of a firm commitment by a university, college or educational institution to undertake steps to support GTRSB students into and within higher education.
Kerri Prince, Public and Political Affairs Lead for BASW, analyses what a 'no deal' Brexit would mean for social work and the wider country...
SASW Events Coordinator Lisa Urquhart shares more about the team 'reverse advent calendar' for local foodbanks across Scotland...
I think, in the years following the pandemic, there will be an increase in mental health problems and an increase in PTSD given the experiences and heartbreak so many people have faced and are facing
Our Professional Officer, Karin Heber, shares what its like working as a child and family social worker over the festive period.
