The NSPCC has updated its website to include online safety advice and resources for schools and colleges. The webpage includes: links to resources to teach children and young people the skills to...
NHS Digital has published an experimental statistics report on female genital mutilation (FGM) in England for the period April 2017 to June 2017. Figures show that: there were 2,288 attendances...
With over half of social workers intending to leave practice, BASW meets MPs to lobby for better working conditions and to end devastating cuts
BASW calls for G4S suspension and end to inhuman detention, following Brook House abuse scandal
In the UK, someone takes their life every 90 minutes. This World Suicide Prevention Day, the NSPA and our members are encouraging people to take a minute to change a life, so every 90 minutes we'...
BASW CEO, Ruth Allen, discusses Croydon's children services on radio
Croydon’s failings show child services need strong management and investment in resources
Ex-BASW chair, David Niven, urges for lessons to be learned over Croydon failings
BASW statement on tragic death of Ayeeshia-Jayne Smith
BASW promote fostering on BBC Radio 4’s live discussion
BASW calls on the Government to respect disabled people's rights
Members Statement – Children and Families Practice, Policy and Education Group on the tender and roll out of the National Assessment and Accreditation Scheme (NAAS) Please read this statement in...
BASW makes official complaint over false and inflammatory articles on ‘Christian child-Muslim foster family’
UK policies 'a human catastrophe' for disabled people according to UN
BASW appears on Victoria Derbyshire show to promote fostering
Community Care has published tips for social workers supporting east-European Roma families. Tips offered by Gabriela Smolinska-Poffley and Dragica Felja of the Roma Support Group include: the...
BASW signs joint letter urging more transparency and consultation in Mental Health Workforce Plan
Three recent reports all lead to the same conclusion: under-investment is undermining crucial services and putting more children at risk
The Department of Health intends to carry out a second phase of the named social worker pilot during 2017/18 and is inviting expressions of interest from local authorities which have not been...
BASW’s thoughts and condolences are with the victims and all those affected by the awful attack in Barcelona yesterday.
Child Protection Evidence is a new RCPCH evidence-based resource available to clinicians across the UK and internationally to inform clinical practice, child protection procedures and professional...
Many health challenges and inequalities have foundations in early childhood, with the poorest families experiencing the worst health outcomes. Reducing child health inequalities, what’s the problem...
It is vital that social workers: •have a knowledge of the latest online threats, risks and trends in online communications and social networking •understand the impact of technology on the lives of...
BASW warns of mounting generational problems following ‘Revolving Door’ report
As the dust settles on the first weeks of the new parliament and ahead of the party conference season, The King's Fund assesses the state of health and social care and set out the big issues facing...
Older people living in care homes have some of the most complex health needs, yet successive studies have shown that they have variable access to health care and, as a result, high rates of...
BASW is working with the All Party Parliamentary Group for Children (APPGC) and the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) in a new inquiry exploring the causes of different threshold levels for...
SWU are proud to feature the winners of the recent World Social Work Day (WSWD) assignment competition. Assignments on “The benefits of social workers joining a trade union” were marked by the SWU...
August 2017 marks the tenth anniversary of 17-month old Peter Connolly’s death, and to reflect on this tragedy BASW CEO Dr Ruth Allen and Scottish Association of Social Work Manager Trisha Hall...
BASW is calling for social workers to be included in a new mental health workforce plan published today by Health Education England.
Earlier this week, at the request of the BBC, BASW arranged for member Melanie Adegbite to appear on BBC London's evening news to take part in a piece about the tragic death of Noah Serra-Morrison...
BASW England was originally involved in the All Party Parliamentary Group on Children (APPGC) Inquiry on Children's Social Care in 2016/7 to which we gave written and oral evidence. The inquiry...
More hardship and more demand for services: BASW looks at the real findings from IFS report
BASW congratulates Article 39 for raising £10,000 to fight child restraints
Increasing concern about alleged misuse of Section 17 funding and families who have No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) has led BASW to call for greater funding from councils to support penniless...
UK Social workers are working more than £600 million of unpaid overtime Government cuts leads to forced extra hours New research has revealed that social workers in the UK are working £644,736,000...
Seeking speedy solutions is the way forward
The final report by the Panel of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry into the abuse of children in the Island's care system spanning 7 decades - from 1945 to the present day - was published on 3...
Letter to MP’s also questions possible legal ramifications for social workers in Northern Ireland
The Queen’s Speech was delivered to parliament on 21 June 2017. Ahead of debates on the address on Wednesday 28 June in the House of Commons and Thursday 29 June in the House of Lords, The King’s...
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Although the delivery of health and care is primarily a matter for member states, leaving the European Union could have a significant impact on health and social care.
As expected, the Queen’s Speech laying out Theresa May’s legislative agenda for her minority government was very thin. Just over a year ago the social work profession was taken by surprise by the...
This survey aims to further understanding of what the level of awareness is about town planning’s role in taking into account local needs for health and care infrastructure, and the working...
Research in Practice offers advice to improve social work practice with Gypsy and Traveller communities. Key points include: work more collaboratively with agencies across geographical boundaries;...
Our thoughts are with the victims and loved ones of the targeted attack on members of the the local community near the Finsbury Park Mosque in London. We must stand united against acts of terrorism...
From Ruth Allen, CEO, and Guy Shennan, Chair The largely unexpected election results have led to a much stronger opposition in Westminster, mainly through the increase in Labour seats. The result...
On Friday 23 June 2017 BASW Head Office and staff will start the move to a new address. This means that there will be a reduction in service until Tuesday 27 June when we hope to be fully up and...
Our thoughts and love are with all those affected by the devastating and horrific fire at the Grenfell Tower. This is the worst fire incident of recent times involving huge loss of life. The...
This event showcased some of the best practice taking place across England in integrating mental health and primary care, demonstrating the benefits for both the mental health and primary care...
Barnardo’s children’s charity is advising professionals, including teachers, of the signs a girl may be at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM) as ‘cutting season’ approaches. The so-...
This event – with dates in both London and Manchester – is for the leaders of primary care, community care, mental health, acute hospital, social care, housing, voluntary and public health services...
BASW comment on recent attacks in London and Manchester
BASW England wishes to put on record its grave concern at the recent increase in incidents of racism, xenophobia and hate crimes following the EU Referendum. BASW England pledges solidarity and...
BASW England National Standing Committee elections BASW England National Standing Committee (NSC) is delighted to announce the following members have been elected to serve on the NSC for 2 years...
A series of member briefings from National Voices summarising the health and care aspects of political party manifestos in the build up to the 2017 General Election. As the parties battle for votes,...
The NSPCC has launched a new video ‘Be Share Aware - safety advice from a 10 year old’ to raise awareness and give parents and carers the confidence and skills to talk to their child about staying...
To coincide with Deaf Awareness Week, Childline has launched a video for deaf or hard of hearing children and young people to explain the Childline SignVideo Service as well as using sign language to...
How are health and care issues shaping the political landscape as we head towards the 2017 general election? The King's Fund's interactive election tracker looks at how the campaigns unfold and they...