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 General Election Blog: Develop a Social Work Workforce Strategy BASW member, Dr Sarah Pollock discusses why an incoming Westminster government must finally move beyond 'evidence gathering' and act on developing a social work workforce strategy in England Blog 6 Jun 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
UK Government decision to downgrade Ministerial role for disabled people "distressing" BASW England has slammed the UK Government's decision to remove a dedicated ministerial role for disabled people. News 19 Dec 2023
Autism Alliance report highlights impact of social care crisis on autistic adults BASW England stands in support of the Autism Alliance's crucial campaign, 'Breaking Point – closing the gap in care for autistic adults in England.' News 27 Nov 2023
Expansion of the fast-track to child and family social work programme: BASW England statement The Government must engage in a full stakeholder consultation and an equality and impact assessment on all the routes into social work. News 3 Mar 2022
Social Work Awards 2021: Celebrating outstanding practice in our profession 12 BASW members were finalists at this year's Social Work Awards. News 19 Nov 2021
Statement on student bursaries - BASW England Student & NQSW Group Social work students continue to suffer the consequences of a system rooted in inequality News 20 Aug 2021
BASW Blog: 'Deaf Survivors of Domestic Abuse – Are we Listening?' Rebekah Pierre, BASW England Professional Officer, reflects on how social workers can better support deaf people who experience domestic abuse. Blog 19 Jul 2021
Health and Social Care Bill – Hospital Discharge proposals: BASW England response The proposals must give people the opportunity to be listened to, heard, and involved in making decisions about their care and treatment. News 16 Jul 2021