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
Joint Statement on Social Work England BASW, SWU and UNISON issue a joint statement about our ongoing significant concerns News 29 Aug 2025
BASW England statement on Social Work England’s decision to raise registration fees The regulator has confirmed that the renewal fee will rise to £120 a year News 24 Jul 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
Staying True to Your Values in Times of Division Promoting human rights and social justice Blog 9 May 2025
Engagement process with members in response to SWE's fee increase proposals BASW England response to Social Work England's proposed registration fee increase News 3 Mar 2025
BASW, SWU & UNISON press for action to resolve fitness to practice delays BASW, SWU & UNISON have jointly written to Social Work England to seek an urgent resolution to ongoing Fitness to Practice delays. News 7 May 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