BASW calls for Access to Work Scheme to be protected Warning to Ministers that the proposed changes could hinder disabled people’s right to work News 16 Jul 2025
BASW represents voice of social work at Covid Inquiry BASW were called to give evidence at the public hearing for Module Six News 8 Jul 2025
Mental Health Bill approaches its final stages Plans to reform the Mental Health Act will soon be approved by MPs News 1 Jul 2025
Social work needs to be recognised in Streeting’s NHS maternity services investigation BASW Chair, Julia Ross, urges Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to not overlook the vital role social workers play in working with families Blog 27 Jun 2025
Assisted Dying Bill moves to House of Lords MPs vote in favour of progressing assisted dying legislation News 23 Jun 2025
BASW and Social Workers Union launch a major campaign to tackle poor working conditions in the profession. New wellbeing toolkit launched as part of a campaign to improve working conditions for social workers. News 9 Jun 2025
BASW & SWU statement on the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank Joint response from The British Association of Social Workers and The Social Workers Union News 27 May 2025
AI, Social Work, and Our Shared Future: A BASW UK Perspective BASW Chair, Julia Ross updates on BASW's work in relation to artificial intelligence in social work practice and policy. Blog 28 Apr 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
Assisted Dying Bill faces key Commons vote BASW Chair, Julia Ross looks ahead to a crucial juncture for the assisted dying legislation in Westminster. Blog 3 Apr 2025