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BASW has approached candidates across some of the Mayoral elections in England, to seek their views and vision for social work in their respective regions.
The guide was developed in collaboration with valued stakeholders including Women’s Aid, Galop, Southall Black Sisters, Sign Health, Karma Nirvana, Respect, AVA, Ann Craft Trust, Dr Michaela Rogers...
People in care homes resident in England will be able to receive two visitors indoors from Monday 12th April 2021.
Contract shared for the Secretary of State for Education review of the children’s social care sector
BASW England’s Maris Stratulis reflects on week 3 of World Social Work Month and pays tribute to social workers across England, the UK and the world – before looking ahead to next week of #WSWmonth...
As social workers, we must do better, not only to protect our female-majority workforce, but also to champion the rights of the women and girls we support
The Chair of the North East Branch talks about radical social work in a contemporary context
The Social Workers Union fully supports the aims of the Domestic Abuse Bill. We believe that all people, be they adults or children, should be protected from violence in any setting, including their...
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 CEO Ruth Allen and England National Director Maris Stratulis comment on the National Social Worker Healthcheck Report.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
In order to help prepare BASW’s response, we have collated the quantitative questions from the Government’s consultation.
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...
Whether you’re a dab hand on the drums, a violin virtuoso, or you’re savvy on the spoons, there is a space for you to participate in our upcoming jam session, as part of World Social Work Month.
The Government needs to change vaccine prioritisation to prevent further deaths.
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BASW England Professional Officer Rebekah Pierre introduces a new mapping guide to help social workers and colleagues understand how PCF, KSS and regulatory standards relate to each other.
The voice and experiences of children and young people must be at the heart of the review
The proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act aim to provide greater choice and autonomy for patients in a mental health crisis
The Joint Committee on Human Rights is examining the impact of lockdown restrictions on human rights and whether those measures only interfere with human rights to the extent that is necessary and...
There needs to be significant, long-term investment in children and young people across the country - with support services for vulnerable children and care leavers requiring urgent resources, both...
As 2020 draws to a close, BASW England has released a 'Thank You' letter to social workers across the country...
Government needs to recognise a range of different needs, not just clinical ones
Deaf awareness training is not mandatory in social work practice - which begs the question, how can we inspire change if we are not listening?
New research commissioned by BASW England and the Department of Health and Social Care reveals a significant increase in people accessing mental health services during the first lockdown
I think, in the years following the pandemic, there will be an increase in mental health problems and an increase in PTSD given the experiences and heartbreak so many people have faced and are facing
Cross-party pledges must be made to prioritise investment in children’s social care, social work recruitment, and preventative mental health services
BASW England welcomes the candid analysis in ADASS' recently released report Themes and Learning from ADASS Members on the Local Response to COVID-19 in Spring and Early Summer 2020...
This latest information paints an increasingly stark and concerning picture about the way that people with learning disabilities have been treated throughout the first wave of the pandemic.
From the outset, BASW has viewed the proposed role for care home managers as unworkable and is pleased to see the government’s recognition of sector opposition to the proposal.
As social workers we will often see, first-hand, what poverty can do to children and their families.
Safe access to care and health settings for social workers as professional visitors is essential
Dr Rukhsana Farooqi and Dr Helen Woods join the BASW England Criminal Justice Group
The government needs to work more collaboratively, compassionately and transparently with Black and Ethnic Minority communities in order to recognise broken trust and structural inequalities
Coronavirus: During lockdown, there has been a worrying rise in the number of referrals to child protection unit
We urge the government to reconsider its position and give low income families the support that they need
Maris Stratulis, National Director at BASW England, reflects on the incredible collective contribution of social workers in a year defined by the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement
Maris Stratulis, National Director at BASW England, comments on CQC annual report into health and social care in England
BASW England echoes the Children’s Commissioner’s pledge for a significant investment in children’s services, which is critical at a time when the coronavirus is deemed the greatest threat to...
An important hospital discharge guidance document was published in March 2020 which made it possible for health and care systems to immediately introduce the discharge to assess model to support...
BASW England adult social work group responded to the Parliamentary Health & Social Care Committee Social care: funding and workforce Inquiry 30 July 2020
BASW England Student & NQSW set out recommendations
Response to the Children’s Commissioner report on the impact of eviction and homelessness on vulnerable children.
The key messages from both, this Government report and our own survey highlight a lack of timely guidance for front line social workers from the outset, a reduction in new referrals of children and...
This latest information raises serious questions over the way people with learning disabilities have been treated throughout the pandemic.
New Department of Health and Social Care consultation
BASW England welcomes the survey carried out by Mencap who surveyed 1,069 family carers of people with a learning disability to find out how they have been affected during the coronavirus lockdown by...
A virtual disco for social work students was held last weekend to celebrate the end of a year that has seen studies disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak.
BASW is writing to a wide range of adult social care charities, providers and other organisations across the UK, to express pledges of support for the sector.
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report Readying the NHS and social care for the COVID-19 peak published this week makes for stark reading
When I first read that women face a wait of around 257 years to achieve equal pay, I was saddened, but not surprised...a blog from Rebekah Pierre, BASW England PO
The Local Government Association has launched a campaign which sets out seven principles of reform for adult social care.
BASW is asking for members to volunteer to be part of the team that oversees the analysis of the survey.
