Discharging people from hospitals to care home settings at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic ruled unlawful by High Court
BASW will continue to provide updates of useful information and BASW/social work action on a weekly or fortnightly basis to members.
Julia will take over from existing chair Gerry Nosowska at the BASW Annual General Meeting in June
As we approach polling day for the Scottish Local Council Elections on Thursday 5 May, we'll be reviewing each of the main party manifestos and finding out what they want to achieve at local...
BASW hosted and SWU chaired this panel discussion exploring media and public perceptions of social work, impact, and change
‘Day of Solidarity’ with Gypsy and Traveller people, ahead of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill’s Royal Assent
The Scottish Parliament’s Criminal Justice Committee, Health, Social Care and Sport Committee and the Social Justice and Social Security Committee are consulting on progress made to implement the...
The Scottish Parliament's Covid-19 Recovery Committee has published its report on the Scottish Government's proposed Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) Bill. The legislation seeks to extend or make...
BASW England is calling on representatives from all parties to pledge their support for social workers and the children, adults and families who use their services
Find out the highlights at Holyrood this week..... MSPs returned to parliament on Tuesday after the Easter recess, which was mostly taken up with local election campaigning. Paul O’Kane asked the...
This opportunity is open to any practising BIA’s or Supervisory Body representatives that are BASW members in England or Wales and would be able and willing to attend on any of the following dates:...
Any SWU member who would like to run their own campaign is encouraged to submit their idea for funding
The UK continues to become an increasingly hostile environment.
This joint consultation response was an outstanding example of how a collaborative approach can be much more than the sum of its parts.
The Scottish Government held the second of its policy panel meetings with front-line social workers on Tuesday 5th April. The monthly online meetings provide a space for all front-line social workers...
BASW England would like to gain a better understanding of members' knowledge and experience of S117 aftercare...
SASW has written to the Minister with Special Responsibility for Refugees from Ukraine, the Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care and the Minister for Children and Young People to seek ...
BASW and SWU stand together with Romani communities in the UK and around the world.
COSLA is seeking views from social workers on the recently published Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan for 2022-2026. The Scottish Government published the plan- "Best Start, Bright Futures"- on...
Read the latest update and actions by BASW
Useful local elections information for social workers.
Find out what happened this week at Holyrood.... The week was dominated by the Ferguson shipyard ferry contract row, the anticipated lifting of covid restrictions around wearing face coverings and...
We will continue to campaign against poverty and be the voice of thousands of social workers across the UK who will see the impact that poverty is having on people
The immediate termination of an entire seafaring workforce is a stark example of the callous fire and re-hire employment practice that became widespread during the pandemic.
As World Social Work Month draws to a close, our Policy Officer, Jonny Adamson, reflects on and rounds-up a month of events and activity from the SASW team. World Social Work Month got off to an...
MPs from across the political spectrum came together yesterday (Wednesday 23 March) to debate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social work. BASW UK worked with Cat Smith MP to secure the debate...
It is essential that the UK Government acknowledges state responsibilities to respond, resource and coordinate help in this humanitarian crisis.
The statement was little more than moving money around, while failing to make the big decisions to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
BASW UK is looking for the Chancellor to make announcements that will make a tangible and real difference to people who are in poverty or close to the poverty line.
Westminster Hall debate will take place from 9:30am on Wednesday 23 March
The shocking case of Child Q highlights the reality that racism is ever present in our education, criminal justice and other systems.
BASW is supporting the UK national day of reflection on 23rd March 2022
Find out what happened this week at Holyrood.... The parliamentary week began with MSPs from all parties showing their support on social media for World Social Work Day! 31 MSPs from the SNP, Labour...
BASW England welcomes the acknowledgement of market failure in children’s welfare provision.
Government information
Government scheme must be resourced and managed and appropriate safeguarding arrangements in place for children and adults to ensure the safety and welfare of all.
