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Contact PSW: To submit articles or to discuss ideas email editor@basw.co.uk or call Shahid Naqvi on 07747 845098.

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Charles Mugisha

Once upon a time in social work – a profession under siege

In a powerful and challenging longform article, Dr Charles Mugisha describes a profession that has lost its way and issues a rallying cry for the ‘radical imagination’ needed to reclaim its name
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‘This system needs to fundamentally change’: Josh MacAlister

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After forgetting to renew with Social Work England, Alex Dudel found herself in a Kafkaesque nightmare that made her question her career choice
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Social work apprenticeships on the rise as traditional routes decline

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Sara Sharif: what the independent review really found and why it matters to social work reform

Safeguarding consultant Amy Eyers’ analysis of the report into the tragic death of the ten-year-old
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Covid plus workforce pressures were a 'perfect storm' for vulnerable children

BASW interim chief executive Samantha Baron gives evidence to the Covid inquiry
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Shahid Naqvi spoke to two managers behind a pioneering programme at Southwark’s Youth Justice Service in London
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Women with late-diagnosed ADHD – why it’s a social work issue

In the first of a series on neurodiversity and social work Daisy Long, who was diagnosed in later life, speaks up for the ‘lost generation’

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Racism and the rise of the far-right: its impact on fostering

In a climate of hostility, Harvey Gallagher calls for action to protect children in care and those who care for them from abuse or the risk of radicalisation
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Shame is too often the elephant in the room

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How family group conferencing is transforming practice with adults

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Four challenges facing England’s children’s social care reforms

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The Beckham family bust-up and what it has to do with social work

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Fresh fears raised over future of adoption therapeutic services

Charity issues warning as government launches consultation
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How is this civilised? Calling out the ‘national disgrace’ of homelessness

BASW, charities and MPs shine spotlight on growing crisis
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11 Feb 2026

Are you thinking of leaving statutory employment and going solo?

An illuminating insight from two practitioners who made the giant leap to become independents
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A model for more human, community-rooted social work

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