Student bursary consultation opportunity to 'radically strengthen' social work, says BASW The Government has announced a consultation to improve financial support for social work students in England. News 9 Feb 2026
BASW Student Ambassador Scheme opens for applications! Could you be a BASW Student Ambassador? News 24 Oct 2025
BASW England secures student bursary win Campaigning efforts have led to provision of more equitable support News 16 Oct 2025
Standards for Social Work Education Pre- and post-qualifying consultation 2025 consultation response SASW response to the SSSC consultation News 8 Sep 2025
Palliative Care Matters for All: Strategy consultation response from SASW SASW's response to the Scottish Government's Palliative Care for all strategy consultation News 10 Jan 2025
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
Changes to the Winter Fuel Allowance | BASW Statement BASW responds to the UK Government's proposed changes to Winter Fuel Allowance payments. News 17 Sep 2024
UK Government sets out plans to develop the domestic care workforce | BASW England Response The UK Government has announced the introduction of the Care Workforce Pathway, a national career structure for the adult social care workforce. News 11 Jan 2024
Scottish Parliament Petitions Committee agrees further actions in support of social work bursary petition An update on the petition for student bursaries in Scotland. News 20 Dec 2023
STV News at 6 features SASW chair while showcasing Dunbar's Dinner at DGS club Dinner at DGS (Dunbar Grammar School) is an intergenerational dinner club that brings people of all ages together on a weekly basis. This brilliant project, was visited by STV News who described it as "a roaring success". News 15 Dec 2023