BASW welcomes ‘apparent shift’ in government position on Liberty Protection Safeguards BASW has been campaigning for Liberty Protection Safeguards to be implemented across England and Wales. News 29 Oct 2025
BASW & ADASS push for Liberty Protection Safeguards The scheme has been delayed since before Covid News 7 Jul 2025
Mental Health Bill approaches its final stages Plans to reform the Mental Health Act will soon be approved by MPs News 1 Jul 2025
BASW backs AMHP Leads Network speaking out on 'deeply troubling' change to Mental Health Bill The proposed change will bring 'disastrous unintended consequences' say the AMHP Leads Network News 1 Apr 2025
BASW seeks to strengthen government’s Mental Health Bill The proposals were debated in the House of Lords this week. News 26 Nov 2024
New Mental Health Bill introduced for England and Wales BASW reacts to the UK Government's proposals. News 8 Nov 2024
CQC’s State of Care Report 2023/24 | BASW England Response The report presents a stark overview of the increasing challenges within England’s health and social care systems. News 4 Nov 2024
BASW England Celebrates Social Worker of the Year Awards The ceremony took place on Friday, 8 November. News 1 Nov 2024
Mental Health Bill omittance from King's Speech "deeply concerning" | BASW England BASW England has joined with mental health organisations in expressing deep concern and disappointment that a Mental Health Bill won't be introduced in this parliament. News 7 Nov 2023
BASW Congratulates Winners & Finalists at Social Worker of the Year Awards The Social Worker of the Year Awards for England took place on Friday, 3 November 2023. News 6 Nov 2023