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.
Parliament went into recess yesterday so MPs will have travelled back to their constituencies to spend a week…continuing to do everything virtually!
View the vision documents which explore what the 'new normal' will look like for social work...
In this blog, I wish to focus not on the appointment process, or the chair himself - rather, on the hundreds of thousands of care experienced people this review will impact, many of whom will remain...
BASW continues to campaign for safe access to care homes for social workers and families.
SASW Professional Officer, Karin Heber, shares why we set up our student and newly qualified support forums, and there significance during covid-19 and beyond
It was brilliant to hear from so many social workers about how passionate you are about your union.
BASW is calling for nominations to mark social workers and their amazing work. Nominations now closed
The Review is being trailed as a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for change. It has very wide scope in its terms of reference, far reaching stated ambitions and currently a 12-month timeline.
Share your views on our Manifesto for Social Work 2021 and Save the Date for our Hustings, ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary Elections
Find out what the team in Scotland have been doing on behalf of members last week
In order to help prepare BASW’s response, we have collated the quantitative questions from the Government’s consultation.
Social workers struggling to support the vulnerable due to “inadequate childcare provision” during latest lockdown, says Scottish Association of Social Work
The session will support you to upskill yourself on the Human Rights Act and how it can be used as a practical framework for decision making in policy and practice.
NEW VIDEO PODCAST!
Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster
Not only is discrimination fundamentally wrong, the Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful. Whilst the Equality Act provides a legal framework that offers protection in employment, a look at the calls...
On Monday the 8th at 8pm, we will hold a two minute silence to acknowledge the struggle, grief and loss within our social work family and our society and across the globe. Please join us.
BASW Cymru is currently running a very short survey on Vaccines and Testing in Wales: The Reality We need your help with this. The survey will take approximately 1 minute and is only 7 questions long...
Wednesday, 3rd of March 6pm-7.30pm, Online: Valuing Social Care, Valuing People Join us for the Valuing Social Care, Valuing People Hustings ahead of the Senedd election in May. We will be joined by...
The Committee found that relatives remain an essential part of care for so many older and disabled people in care homes - as it helps them to keep their memories alive, in touch with the outside...
BASW England and BASW Cymru have backed an amendment to the Bill that would mean public authorities would have a statutory duty to commission support in the community for all victims of domestic...
The recent ONS figures highlight how much risk social workers are facing during the pandemic.
