Blog by John McGowan, General Secretary of the Social Workers Union (SWU)
Statement from the British Association of Social Workers
Today Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that 900,000 public sector workers are to get an above inflation pay rise.
The Equalities and Human Rights Committee have launched an inquiry into how Covid-19 has disproportionately affected the human rights of certain groups and individuals.
An update on BASW's International Development Fund (IDF)...
BASW CEO Ruth Allen is joined by Professor Vasilios Loakimidis and Dr. Reima Ana Maglajlic
An update from BASW Chair, Gerry Nosowska
BASW Chair Gerry Nosowska gives a round-up of the IFSW Global Meeting 11-13 July 2020
BASW is delighted that the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) honoured Margaret Humphreys CBE for her life-long service to international social work with its Andrew Mouravieff-Apostol...
Steve Appleton joins BASW CEO Ruth Allen for our latest Vodcast
Recent findings from the Social Workers Union members’ survey highlight that the social work system faces collapse as they expect a massive increase in referrals to social services as lockdown...
BASW Cymru is incredibly proud to welcome the newest cohort of qualified social workers to the ranks of the profession in Wales.
Read BASW Cymru's National Director, Allison Hulmes' full letter to Swansea University raising members' concerns to the proposed cut in staffing to the BSc and MSc Social Work...
The UK’s social work system faces collapse as a third of social workers look to leave the profession, according to data collated by the Social Workers Union (SWU). [1] A survey of SWU members found...
SWU's response as it prepares to launch six point plan for action...
BASW sets out initial views on Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s summer economic statement
As part of national Co-production week check out the latest resources from BASW and our partners the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE).
Share your views and expertise and play you part in eradicating homelessness across Scotland.
BASW England asks members for feedback on proposed changes to good practice principles which are applied to the use of confidential information
BASW Cymru is really pleased to announce that we will be piloting the Social Workers Working Conditions and Wellbeing Toolkit in the Swansea Council Child and Family Services.
The first vlog in July with BASW CEO Ruth Allen discussing BASW’s 50th birthday celebrations and IFSW's upcoming International Conference...
BASW supports cross-party amendments to maintain the full rights of individuals under Dublin III regulation.
Plea from over 150 organisations including Social Workers Union
On January 1st 2020, if you had asked the average social worker whether they operated in a fair and just society, the resounding answer would have been ‘no’.
The social graces tool is by no means the magic answer to redressing inequality. An effort of that magnitude will take decades to achieve. But it is a dynamic tool which can be used in any setting
The Social Workers Union (SWU) has announced the winners of their World Social Work Day Essay Assignment Competition.
In June every year we celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Month and I was recently thinking about my second-year placement during my social work training where I was placed with the Educational...
Winners announced
BASW England backs campaign for those who have experienced loss and bereavement to connect, as ONS data reveals 21 social workers have sadly died due to Covid-19 between 9 March and 25 May 2020 in...
DEMAND FOR PROTECTION OF SOCIAL WORKERS WHEN PERFORMING HUMANITARIAN DUTIES
We are asking for the award to be changed and for new icons, that better represent the true spirit of equality and justice, to be embraced.
BASW NI is deeply concerned at the resignation of the RQIA Board & welcomes an independent review into the mass resignations.
The Higher Education Institutes (HEI) covering Scottish Universities and Colleges have adapted BASW’s Covid chart to suit its students
It is with sadness that BASW learns of the untimely death of Dave Hill CBE, Executive Director of Children, Lifelong Learning and Culture at Surrey County Council.
An overarching statement from BASW
Recognition Matter is a knowledge exchange project led by six women who have shared perspectives on child welfare and protection.
Read our briefing to the Justice Committee on Stage 2 of the Children (Scotland) Bill.
“Are you a Black or Ethnic Minority social worker? If so, we want to hear from you!” BASW England and Kirwin Maclean Associates are collaborating to develop an anthology of Black and ethnic minority...
We currently have a number of vacancies to join our vibrant committee.
Rebekah Pierre, BASW England Professional Officer shares virtual top tips
BASW Cymru had petitioned the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales about our deep concerns for the well-being and human rights of older people in care homes, whose voices have been effectively...
A campaign to replace Bristol’s controversial Edward Colston statue with someone representative of the city’s black community is being supported by BASW
Covid-19: Together, let's tell our Covid-19 experience and demand better working conditions for social workers. During the pandemic, the Social Workers Union has been inundated with concerns...
Maris Stratulis National Director for BASW England comments on the ADASS Budget survey
Joint BASW and SCIE press release
The impact of the murder of George Floyd is being felt across the world, with Black Lives Matter, yet again having to come to the fore to highlight the depth of individual and institutional racism in...
BASW is urging the Northern Ireland Executive to follow the example set by its counterparts in Scotland and Wales, and the UK Government, to extend the provision of free school meals for low income...
All vulnerable individuals should receive vital support during the coronavirus crisis.
Children will go hungry if the Government doesn’t support families who are facing financial hardship through the summer holidays.
Blog by Simon Leaper, Advice and Representation Officer at BASW
BASW welcomes the announcement from the Westminster government today that the part-privatised probation service in England and Wales would be fully ‘renationalised’ after research and experience on...
BASW Cymru welcomes the opportunity to contribute to Welsh Labour Policy Process 2021. BASW Cymru has three main policy suggestions
BASW England wants to hear from people with lived experience and social workers involved in disaster and emergency responses past and present including the COVID 19 pandemic for book development.
BASW CEO Ruth Allen is joined by David Jones, Chair of BASW International Committee and Godfred Boahen, Policy, Research and Practice Improvement Projects Lead, BASW to explore BASW’s longstanding...
The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) would like to share its sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Bibaa Henry and her sister Nicole Smallman, who were found dead...
Update by John McGowan, Social Workers Union (SWU) General Secretary
BASW statement following figures published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
BASW statement following Public Health England report ‘Disparities in the risk and outcomes of Covid-19’
BASW will continue to campaign against racialised political discrimination, which has been magnified under Covid-19 and ‘hostile environment’ policies. The Government should not remain resistant to...
