Bev Crisp, a member of BASW and a social work apprentice in a local authority, reflects on the importance of relationships in social work practice her first placement following attendance at a North Yorkshire Branch event.
BASW Student Ambassador, Tina Odu reflects on concepts discussed at the BASW Charitable Foundation for Social Work student training session led by Siobhan Maclean.
BASW member, Dr Sarah Pollock discusses why an incoming Westminster government must finally move beyond 'evidence gathering' and act on developing a social work workforce strategy in England
In this blog, a member of our expert advisory group tells us about her positive and negative experiences of support and her worries for the future as she and her son transition from children to adult services.
International Students' Day takes place on Friday, 17 November to celebrate multiculturalism, diversity and cooperation among students across the globe.
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.
Understanding how dog whistles work, how they affect vulnerable and marginalised communities, and how to diffuse them are important tools for social workers.