British Association of Social Workers responds to inquiry into historic Lambeth child abuse Statement by Dr Ruth Allen, BASW CEO and Maris Stratulis, BASW England National Director. News 28 Jul 2021
Black and minoritised ethnic social workers continue to experience racism at work, a report from the Scottish Association of Social Work finds Read our press release on the launch of our report, "Racism in Scottish Social Work: a 2021 snapshot" News 21 Jul 2021
Be at the heart of exciting new social work research with service users – and gain valuable CPD hours Adult social workers encouraged to take part in new research study on the use of digital technologies with Disabled service users. News 21 Jul 2021
Racism in Scottish Social Work: a 2021 snapshot Read SASW's report exploring racism in the social work profession in Scotland News 21 Jul 2021
BASW Blog: 'Deaf Survivors of Domestic Abuse – Are we Listening?' Rebekah Pierre, BASW England Professional Officer, reflects on how social workers can better support deaf people who experience domestic abuse. Blog 19 Jul 2021
Health and Social Care Bill – Hospital Discharge proposals: BASW England response The proposals must give people the opportunity to be listened to, heard, and involved in making decisions about their care and treatment. News 16 Jul 2021
BASW England policy response: Health and Social Care Bill BASW England is consulting with members on the proposals within the Health and Care Bill and the implications for social work. News 16 Jul 2021
Government set to push ahead with £20 cut to Universal Credit: BASW response We are using our voice and influence to highlight why the cut would be detrimental to children, families and people across the country. News 14 Jul 2021
BASW response to the ADASS Spring Report Report adds further urgency to calls for reform of social care. News 14 Jul 2021
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Social Work Association responds to Independent Review of Children's Social Care 'Case for Change' report The report does not present a sufficiently detailed historical legal and political summary of child protection policy or practice - nor does it incorporate the intersectional impact of marginalization, economic, social, and health inequalities News 13 Jul 2021