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SASW writes to Scottish Labour to voice concerns on Two Child Cap Policy.

The latest contribution to our Points to Ponder series examines the accountability arrangements for the proposed National Care Service and considers what they mean for social work.

BASW UK Chief Executive, Dr Ruth Allen, has this week written to the UK Labour party urging them to scrap the two-child cap on benefits, should they form the next UK Government.

National Launch Event 8th September 2023 from 12:00-13:30

BASW England disappointed in glaring omission of social work in the NHS long term workforce plan.

BASW England and SASW have this week written to the UK Chancellor urging him to deliver a ‘fair and reasonable’ increase in the non-taxable mileage allowance for social workers.

BASW England & SASW write to the UK Chancellor to urge him to consider the non-taxable mileage allowance

Everyone at BASW was deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mildred (Mit) Joyner, President of the US Association of Social Work (NASW).

This statement gives a summary of the situation, the role of social workers and BASW’s response.

This year’s awards celebrate recipients who have made an exceptional contribution to their community and public life and undertaken voluntary services.