BASW finds more concern than guidance in ‘Foster Care in England’ report
The NSPCC is developing Professionals breaking the silence, a practical resource to support professionals working with children to confidently deal with disclosures of abuse and improve children’s...
To mark International day of zero tolerance for female genital mutilation (FGM) on 6 February, the Guardian published two videos to explain what FGM is and its consequences.
Universal Credit – BASW Cymru want to know from social workers practicing in Wales, what the impact of Universal Credit has been - and what impact it continues to have - on the families and...
The impact of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 on people with a learning disability. Is it improving well-being outcomes? Do people with a learning disability have greater voice...
The Department for Education has published Sir Martin Narey and Mark Owers’ independent review of the fostering system in England. BASW want to hear your views on what you think of the review.
Young people in care benefit from the psychological, emotional and social support gained via social media networks – according to new research from the University of East Anglia’s Centre for Research...
If you want to know whether the British public has changed its views about health care over the past three decades, then there is no better place to look than the British Social Attitudes (BSA)...
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.
Learning Network West commissioned 3rd Horizons ltd to undertake research on practice teaching in the West of Scotland.
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...
MSPs pass historic Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill.
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...
http://www.lukeclements.co.uk/rhydian-social-welfare-law-in-wales/ Rhydian aims to be a critical commentary concerning social welfare law in Wales. Ann James and Luke Clements are coordinating...
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