BASW England recognises the value and importance of working in partnership with families, friends, carers and providers and is aligned with organisations that have been and continue to advocate for...
BASW urges government to reconsider 1% pay-rise for health care staff
The committee is keen to hear from those working directly with children and families or frontline services.
Blog by Carys Phillips, Social Workers Union Chair and Gerry Nosowska, BASW UK Chair
Allison Hulmes, BASW Cymru National Director, writes a thought-provoking piece connecting #IWD2021 with the theme of Ubuntu.
Despite some positive figures regarding the general adult social care workforce, the reality is that ongoing budget cuts in local government have raised fears that social work and social care...
BASW UK has submitted a response to the review giving evidence on the way that the human rights act is used by social workers.
The letter to Ruth Cadbury MP outlined the employment service set up by BASW, which we are keen to promote as a model of best practice
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.
Find out what happened last week in the Scottish Parliament
Calling all Social Work Students: Answer this year’s SWU Assignment question for the chance to win a £500 grant. You have until June 4 to submit your entry.
New vlog: Hear about experiences of older people who access social care services and the impact of Covid
The Review will consider how the Human Rights Act is working in practice and whether any change is needed.
As a gay man, this month I am celebrating LGBT+ History Month. As a social worker, next month I will celebrate World Social Work Day on 16th March with the common message ‘I am Because We Are’.
This is a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity for desperately needed change to the children’s social care system, so why is the government acting like it’s just another contract to award to their...
BASW chair Gerry Nosowska provides an update.
Last month BASW added its voice to the call to retain the £20 weekly Universal Credit uplift
This policy statement comes after consideration by relevant BASW England member-led groups and the National Standing Committee
What has happened to standardised Covid-19 Testing for social workers in England? BASW's Liz Howard asks the question and urges social workers to do the same...
BASW backs the End Child Poverty campaign and encourages members to write to their local MP.
