Latest SASW statement on coronavirus COVID-19 for members.
The government has updated information on a proposed Coronavirus bill. We have set out what the main elements are for social work.
I think it is safe to say that the Coronavirus outbreak has somewhat overshadowed World Social Work Day - despite this, it has never been more important to emphasise and reflect on its theme.
Joint member information on service variation during coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic
BASW is making changes to how we work and mobilising to support members through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
We are dedicating WSWD to collecting and sharing your stories and images of your work.
BASW wants to hear your queries and experiences during the Coronavirus pandemic. This will help us support you and all social workers, speak out social work and the rights of people using services,...
For World Social Work Day #WSWD2020 we join with social workers across the UK and worldwide to celebrate and recognise our profession’s vital work across global communities - today and every day.
Updated COVID-19 guidance from Health Protection Scotland for Social or Community and Residential Settings.
Coronavirus COVID-19 update from SASW.
SASW wishes strength and calm to all our members and partners across the sector for the coming time of challenge. SASW has shared an update following the Government decision to move its responce to...
The latest guidance and BASW comment, plus information on BASW meetings and events
Information on this page aims to provide a hub of information to support social workers with advice and guidance which has been issued by Government, regulators and health professionals.
BASW responds to the UK 2020 Budget and asks for more support for social care and public services.
A theme for this year’s Commonwealth day is: 'Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming'. On this day fifty four countries, across all continents, will celebrate their common...
Social Work England shares information and a joint statement from chief executives of statutory regulators of health and care professionals on 3rd March 2020:
Council remember Terry Bamford and say goodbye and thank you to Colin Reid and Gareth McGibbon as they leave Council.
We would like to hear your views on professional development in relation to Mental Capacity Act practice and the prospects for Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) implementation
BASW Cymru met with early career social work researcher Gemma Allnat, who is completing a PHD at Cardiff University and is the Research Development Officer in the Wales School for Social Care...
BASW NI has participated in meetings with the Northern Ireland Executive Ministers for Health and Communities to discuss a range of pressing issues for the social work profession.
BASW supports the letter from ADASS, ADCS and the LGA requesting to delay the implementation of LPS beyond October 2020, considering the delayed publication of the Code of Practice.
The Social Workers Union (SWU) have announced the theme for their annual World Social Work Day student essay competition.
BASW is extremely concerned over the impact the post-Brexit immigration system outlined by Home Secretary Priti Patel will have on social care and social work.
BASW Cymru opens doors to donations of cleaning items, clothes and basic household items for flood-hit communities
Final call for nominations for the 2020 Scottish Social Services Awards.
An obituary of former BASW chair and lifelong social worker, Terry Bamford, by friend and colleague, David Jones.
Find our more about how to become a SWU contact in Scotland.
We have some great opportunities to start working together and hopefully amend the guidelines to reflect Wales and to promote the guidelines across the Social Care workforce in Wales.
On Monday, the Social Workers Union (SWU) will be asking its members to vote on whether the union can advise/lead its members to strike in the future.
BASW England would like to pay tribute to dear friend Pete Felton, who recently passed on
Today, two written statements have been published from the department of Health and Social Services for Wales.
A review is being carried out into the way mental health law is working in Scotland.
BASW responds to the latest statistics released by Operation Hydrant – police inquiry into historical child sexual abuse investigations – showing 35% of 11,346 allegations led to convictions.
It is with great sadness for everyone at BASW to learn the news that Terry Bamford has suddenly passed on following an accident.
Watch, read and listen to National Director, Alistair Brown on the BBC.
SASW argue for resources and manageable caseloads for the social work workforce in Scotland, in response to the findings of the Independent Care Review.
Many people across the UK, including many social workers, have arrived from one of the EU 27, and we stand with them to safeguard each other’s human rights and the rights of those we serve.
Our society and our world need understanding, kindness and sharing. The recent General Election showed the divisions across the UK, we live in an age of great inequality, and globally there are many...
BASW NI has cautiously welcomed the Migration Advisory Committee’s recommendations to the UK Government on salary thresholds for immigration.
BASW has produced capabilities statements and continuous professional development (CPD) frameworks on working with autistic adults and adults with learning disabilities. We are now developing...
The ongoing work to improve working conditions for social workers made another positive impact today as BASW Cymru National director, Allison Hulmes, and SWU general secretary, John McGowan, met with...
BASW is delighted to report our Christmas eCard campaign raised over £500 for homeless charities.
Views sought: The Victims’ Commissioner is currently undertaking a deep dive review into the experiences of children and young people as victims of domestic abuse and their potential subsequent...
BASW NI is delighted to announce Independent Social Worker, Orlaith McGibbon, as its new Chair.
BASW NI calls for parties to agree to the New Decade New Approach proposals and restore a Northern Ireland Executive.
Two-day Pride in Practice event calls for presentations from front line social workers.
Research by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) has found that 133,000 young people referred to specialist mental health services in England were rejected in 2018-19, despite increased government...
The Local Government Association, which represents councils across England and Wales, today has teamed up with the Government Equalities Office to reignite the Return to Social Work programme...
The SASW Social Work Awards have merged with the Scottish Social Services Awards.
For WSWD 2020 we are excited to share that BASW is planning a series of events across the UK – to celebrate World Social Work day with as many teams, services and individuals as possible
Ruth Allen CEO BASW reflects on the year ahead: We need to be ready and strong - not only to respond, but to shape and create the narrative and the vision for now and tomorrow.
At the end of another busy year we look back at some of the vital work undertaken by BASW NI to represent the interests of the social work profession.
Update from BASW NI, your professional association
A message from BASW chair Gerry Nosowska and CEO Ruth Allen
Head office hours over the festive period
Despite the inclusion of a bill to repeal the Fixed Term Parliaments Act, it is highly likely that this Parliament will last four to five years so the contents of today’s Queen’s Speech will lay out...
We are developing additional resources and activities to support social workers working with autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities to help embed the frameworks into social work...
BASW England hosted the Social Work in Disasters Conference 2019 this month, which saw people with experience of tragic events such as the Grenfell fire, Hillsborough and Manchester Arena bombing...
The SASW team share an update on what we have been doing for our members over the last 3 months
BASW comments on the newly elected government
