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
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
Justice Social Work and a future National Care Service - workforce panel applications now open Find out more about how to apply for the Scottish Government's National Care Service Justice Social Work workforce panel News 25 Jan 2023
SWU Campaign Fund update: Student social workers discuss bursaries with Minister Jamie Hepburn Social work students, with support from SWU and SASW, explained the challenges they face and the need for better bursary support in Scotland. News 24 Jan 2023
Points to Ponder: National Care Service... or National Social Work Service? Read the first blog in SASW's new "Points to Ponder" blog series, exploring what a future National Care Service could mean for Scotland - and for social work... Blog 16 Jan 2023