BASW spoke to BBC Newsnight and Radio Kent last week about Home Office plans to reform the age assessment process for asylum seekers arriving in the UK.
BASW has joined with over 40 civil society groups to call on parliamentarians to oppose moves by the UK Government to undermine human rights protections.
The British Association of Social Workers sends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and all those affected by the horrific killing of Finley Boden.
The Prime Minister has been challenged by social workers on recent unfounded remarks he made about the profession during an interview with The London Economic.
As part of the ‘Social Work Stands Against Poverty’ campaign, BASW UK held a parliamentary reception in the Houses of Parliament on 27th March which was formally hosted by Alex Cunningham MP.
BASW England is deeply concerned about the Department for Education’s intention to develop what we perceive to be inadequate and unethical standards for children in care aged 16 and 17 living in unregulated accommodation.