BASW responds to the Government national review launched following the tragic death of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes There must absolutely be answers and learning from this terrible tragedy and social workers need to be supported to do the vital work they do. News 6 Dec 2021
SWU Statement on Arthur Labinjo-Hughes John McGowan, General Secretary of the Social Workers Union offers condolences to the family of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes News 6 Dec 2021
BJSW Editor’s Choice vlog: in conversation with Will Mason and Lisa Bunting BJSW co-editor Dr Reima Ana Maglajlic speaks to Will Mason and Lisa Bunting about their research into inequalities in UK child welfare interventions. News 1 Dec 2021
SWU Campaign Fund launches the #FoodIsCare campaign We are pleased to announce that the SWU Campaign Fund in partnership with Campaign Collective has launched its first campaign! News 29 Nov 2021
Review of Children's Social Care agrees to Children's Rights Impact Assessment: BASW England response BASW England’s members have consistently stated that children's rights must be at the heart of the Review of Children's Social Care. News 24 Nov 2021
My Black History - Black and Proud Laura reflects on her experiences of racism as a social worker practicing in Scotland News 19 Nov 2021
UK Parliament Joint Committee on Human Rights: BASW to give evidence BASW will be giving oral evidence on migrant children and age assessments, as part of the committee's scrutiny of the Nationality and Borders Bill. News 16 Nov 2021
Social Workers honoured for "exceptional work and dedication" during the Covid-19 pandemic at national awards ceremony Find out more about the social workers honoured at this year's Scottish Social Services Awards in our press release News 8 Nov 2021
National care service must focus on “reducing crisis and strengthening communities”, says Scottish Association of Social Work Read our statement on our response to the Scottish Government's National Care Service consultation News 3 Nov 2021
BASW England responds to latest update from Review of Children's Social Care BASW England responds to latest update from Review of Children's Social Care News 15 Oct 2021