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Since publishing our manifesto for social work, BASW has been working closely with Alex Cunningham MP to quiz UK Ministers on our policy and campaign asks.

Scottish Government consultation on the LDAN Bill, SASW response

BASW's general election manifesto for Scotland has been launched. Read our asks of the next UK Government on social work policies that affect Scotland.

BASW sets out key asks of UK Political Parties for the current Westminster parliament.

BASW Cymru has congratulated Vaughan Gething MS on becoming the new First Minister of Wales and have called on him to make firm commitments around his manifesto pledges.

1,200 social workers share important insight into the challenges of the profession as well as the positives

The National Care Service passed its first test in Parliament and will now progress to stage 2. The Bill passed using the Scottish Government’s majority but there are clear challenges ahead for the bill, and for social work’s position within it.

Stage one of National Care Service (NCS) Bill delayed until March 24

In December 2023, Minister Todd wrote a letter to the Health and Sport Committee and a revised Financial Memorandum was issued. Read more about what this means for the bill itself and social work in Scotland.

SASW's response to the HSCP Committee in the Scottish Parliament's scrutiny of SDS legislation