Conservative Party Conference: What happened? Kerri Prince, BASW UK’s Public and Political Affairs Lead, updates members on key announcements from the recent UK Conservative party conference. Blog 5 Oct 2023
BASW UK writes to Care Minister over Liberty Protection Safeguards delay The delay ignores everyday crisis situations that face many of the most vulnerable people and their families. News 26 Sep 2023
Illegal Migration Act | BASW UK Statement Read BASW UK's statement in response to the recently passed Illegal Migration Act. News 27 Jul 2023
A Letter to the UK Chancellor urging him to increase the non-taxable mileage allowance for social workers BASW England & SASW write to the UK Chancellor to urge him to consider the non-taxable mileage allowance News 19 Jul 2023
BASW Statement on Biological Methods of Age Assessment This statement gives a summary of the situation, the role of social workers and BASW’s response. News 6 Jul 2023
BASW intervenes on debate on Illegal Migration Bill Last week, the House of Lords continued their scrutiny of the UK Government’s controversial Illegal Migration Bill. News 19 Jun 2023
BASW Celebrates Neurodiversity Celebration Week Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place 13-19 March. News 16 Mar 2023
SASW meets with Dr Sandesh Gulhane, MSP Find out more about SASW's latest meeting with Dr Sandesh Gulhane, MSP News 2 Mar 2023
Talk to SWU during World Social Work Month at our workplace issues webinar on 30 March 2023 All social workers and social work students in the UK are welcome to attend this free online advice and representation session. News 14 Feb 2023
SWU Blog Part 3: Dog whistles at work – neurodiversity Practicing social worker Deb Solomon shares her experiences with dog whistles in the workplace. Deb is Chair of the BASW Neurodivergent Social Workers SIG and Co-Chair of the BASW Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Group. Blog 30 Jan 2023