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BASW explains the key announcements and what has been dropped from the UK Government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead.

SASW disappointed by lack of action from Scottish Government as they say they must balance the books.

BASW England's initial response to the Health Services Safety Investigations Body Investigation report: Caring for adults with a learning disability in acute hospitals.

Former BASW UK Chair, Janet Foulds has been awarded an Honorary Degree from the University of Derby.

The Department for Education recently sought views on introducing national rules on the engagement of agency social work resource in local authority children’s social care.

BASW England has joined with mental health organisations in expressing deep concern and disappointment that a Mental Health Bill won't be introduced in this parliament.

The Social Worker of the Year Awards for England took place on Friday, 3 November 2023.

BASW statement in response to the Home Secretary's recent remarks about homelessness.

BASW England says the 'alarming' findings require immediate and sustained action to resolve.

Skills for Care have published new findings on the state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England.