Specialist skills to serve older people: BASW launches Capabilities Statement and CPD Pathway
The Children’s Commissioner for England has launched child-friendly guides and teacher resources, developed with TES and the law firm Schillings, to help children to understand what they are signing...
Social workers out in force in mass demonstration demanding an end to austerity
The Guardian reports on a free online resource, based on the children’s book Share some secrets, which aims to help children identify the difference between good and troublesome secrets.
Social workers just 1% of the adult social care workforce - yet are vital to quality in hugely pressurised services
BASW interviews Sarah Champion on CSE, the media and how the Government is failing social care
The McPin Foundation is carrying out an online survey on young people’s mental health. They would like to hear from 11-25-year-olds with experience of mental health issues; their parents or carers;...
Social workers are being urged to contribute their experiences of practising in an age of austerity for a new study. The research by University of Wolverhampton and supported by BASW aims to gain...
With half of social workers intending to leave their jobs soon, BASW and SWU today launch 'Respect for Social Work’: the campaign for professional working conditions
Sarah Champion MP endorses ‘Respect for Social Work’ campaign
Do the public believe NHS services should be maintained, even if this means paying more tax? Do they still believe in its founding principles? What do they see as their responsibility when it comes...
Commissioning is the process by which health and care services are planned, purchased and monitored. In this piece the King's Fund looks at the commissioning process in more detail, the organisations...
BASW discusses the public sector pay cap and underfunding on ITV news
BASW needs you! Members are urged to join national demonstration to call for an end to austerity
As we get to the new membership year, I want to thank you for your continued involvement in BASW. Throughout 2016/17 we have made progress on our 2020 Vision to be the Strong, Independent Voice...
Public Health England (PHE) has published a personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) resource to support secondary school teachers when promoting positive health, wellbeing and...
Renewed focus and investment needed in preventive measures: BASW responds to EPI report on children’s access to mental health treatment
A set of guides to help GP practice staff support people with access needs to online services.
Registered managers and their teams play an important role in supporting people when they are transferring in and out of hospital. This quick guide provides a brief overview of how managers can work...
The NSPCC has updated its website to include online safety advice and resources for schools and colleges. The webpage includes: links to resources to teach children and young people the skills to...