BASW vodcast: Steve Appleton, Regional Lead for Europe at the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL) Steve Appleton joins BASW CEO Ruth Allen for our latest Vodcast Blog 10 Jul 2020
Help us tackle homelessness Share your views and expertise and play you part in eradicating homelessness across Scotland. News 8 Jul 2020
Refugee rights must be protected BASW supports cross-party amendments to maintain the full rights of individuals under Dublin III regulation. News 2 Jul 2020
PM must prioritise children as much as health and economy Plea from over 150 organisations including Social Workers Union News 1 Jul 2020
Recognition Matters Recognition Matter is a knowledge exchange project led by six women who have shared perspectives on child welfare and protection. News 24 Jun 2020
SASW Briefing to Justice Committee on Stage 2 Children (Scotland) Bill Read our briefing to the Justice Committee on Stage 2 of the Children (Scotland) Bill. News 22 Jun 2020
BASW urges government to continue to provide free school meals this summer. Children will go hungry if the Government doesn’t support families who are facing financial hardship through the summer holidays. News 16 Jun 2020
BASW urges the Northern Ireland Executive to continue to provide free school meals this summer News 16 Jun 2020
Social workers could be overwhelmed when children return to school Increased referrals will put services under pressure News 29 May 2020
Covid-19: impact on children and young people’s mental health BASW joins 30 organisations to write to the Government to tell them to limit the long-term impact of the pandemic on young people’s mental health News 19 May 2020