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British Association of Social Workers

The independent professional membership organisation for social work across the UK

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Social Workers Union (SWU)
BASW members can access discounted membership for the Social Workers Union (SWU), the only UK trade union for social workers

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BASW Cymru

Representing all of social work, social workers, students and NQSW's across Wales. Find out more

BASW England

Representing all of social work, social workers, students and NQSW's across England. Find out more

Northern Ireland

Representing all of social work, social workers, students and NQSW's across Northern Ireland. Find out more.

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Representing all of social work, social workers, students and NQSW's across Scotland.  Find out more.

BASW UK Conference June 2024 Edinburgh
A Sustainable Future for Social Work - a better future for our profession, for our communities, for our environment
Date: Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th June 2024
Venue: Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS  or ONLINE
*Early bird discounts - now open until 29th February 2024*

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