BASW England welcomes long-awaited Hillsborough Law Following years of campaigning, the government has finally introduced the Public Office (Accountability) Bill to parliament. News 17 Sep 2025
Law Commission’s recommendations on social care law for disabled children BASW England Statement News 17 Sep 2025
BASW appoints Professor Sam Baron as interim chief executive BASW is delighted to announce Professor Sam Baron has been appointed as interim CEO News 15 Sep 2025
BASW argues for key changes to assisted dying legislation The proposals will be debated in the House of Lords this week News 8 Sep 2025
BASW announces departure of Chief Executive, Dr Ruth Allen After ten years as CEO, Ruth Allen moves to focus on international social work News 4 Sep 2025
Joint Statement on Social Work England BASW, SWU and UNISON issue a joint statement about our ongoing significant concerns News 29 Aug 2025
BASW England statement on Social Work England’s decision to raise registration fees The regulator has confirmed that the renewal fee will rise to £120 a year News 24 Jul 2025
Renters Rights Bill: Policy wins to shout from the rooftops about Flagship reforms to private rental sector passes its final stage in the Lords News 21 Jul 2025
BASW calls for Access to Work Scheme to be protected Warning to Ministers that the proposed changes could hinder disabled people’s right to work News 16 Jul 2025
Cuts & concessions: UK Government’s Welfare Bill passes After more changes, the government gets its controversial welfare reforms through the Commons News 10 Jul 2025