Mental Health Bill approaches its final stages Plans to reform the Mental Health Act will soon be approved by MPs News 1 Jul 2025
BASW raises social work workforce issues with government BASW England worked with Sally Jameson MP to submit a series of parliamentary questions News 25 Apr 2025
CQC’s State of Care Report 2023/24 | BASW England Response The report presents a stark overview of the increasing challenges within England’s health and social care systems. News 4 Nov 2024
Launch of Skills for Care's A Workforce Strategy | BASW England response Role of social workers will be championed during implementation of strategy News 18 Jul 2024
The Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) 2023-2024 published by Skills for Care | BASW England Statement A summary of findings from the data included in the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) News 18 Jul 2024
UK Government sets out plans to develop the domestic care workforce | BASW England Response The UK Government has announced the introduction of the Care Workforce Pathway, a national career structure for the adult social care workforce. News 11 Jan 2024
UK Government decision to downgrade Ministerial role for disabled people "distressing" BASW England has slammed the UK Government's decision to remove a dedicated ministerial role for disabled people. News 19 Dec 2023
Autism Alliance report highlights impact of social care crisis on autistic adults BASW England stands in support of the Autism Alliance's crucial campaign, 'Breaking Point – closing the gap in care for autistic adults in England.' News 27 Nov 2023
The Advancement of Social Work Studies in Social Work to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Social Workers’ Educational Trust 1972-2022 News 7 Dec 2022
Independent Review of Children's Social Care - BASW England full response Our focus in this response, on behalf of our members, is on the implications for the social work profession, social workers, and on the potential impact on the children and families served by the profession. News 8 Aug 2022