Westminster in recess: Your end of term parliamentary briefing from BASW We review the key talking points at Westminster from the last few months. Blog 9 Apr 2025
BASW welcomes investment for social and affordable homes The funding boost is aiming to build 18,000 new homes News 3 Apr 2025
BASW backs AMHP Leads Network speaking out on 'deeply troubling' change to Mental Health Bill The proposed change will bring 'disastrous unintended consequences' say the AMHP Leads Network News 1 Apr 2025
UK Government announces significant proposed changes to welfare system The Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall unveiled the changes in a statement to the House of Commons. News 19 Mar 2025
Joint SASW and SWU statement on terms and conditions changes at Aberdeen City Council SASW and SWU understand Aberdeen City Council are proposing damaging changes to terms and conditions News 13 Mar 2025
Launch of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Report | BASW England Response BASW England welcomes the release of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Report: “It’s Silent – Race, Racism, and Safeguarding Children”. News 11 Mar 2025
Wales to remove profit from children's care welcomed by BASW Cymru Wales is the first country in the UK to remove profit from both residential and foster care for children. News 20 Feb 2025
Response to the Future of Foster Care Consultation Response to the Scottish Government's call for views on foster care News 6 Feb 2025
National Care Service Bill | January 2025 The Scottish Government has announced a significantly revised version of the National Care Service Bill News 30 Jan 2025
BASW at Westminster | January Update A round-up of BASW’s recent work at Westminster on behalf of members, the social work profession and people with lived experience. Blog 29 Jan 2025