BASW & SWU statement on the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank Joint response from The British Association of Social Workers and The Social Workers Union News 27 May 2025
BASW welcomes investment for social and affordable homes The funding boost is aiming to build 18,000 new homes News 3 Apr 2025
Social work is a progressive global force for human rights & social justice BASW International Chair, Janet Walker considers social work's important role in an increasingly unstable world. Blog 3 Apr 2025
Assisted Dying Bill faces key Commons vote BASW Chair, Julia Ross looks ahead to a crucial juncture for the assisted dying legislation in Westminster. Blog 3 Apr 2025
BASW secures assurances for protections for social workers in assisted dying bill Kim Leadbeater MP agreed to BASW’s request at a committee session in Westminster News 21 Mar 2025
Consultation response to SSSC proposals on expanding the register A consultation response from SASW News 19 Mar 2025
UK Government announces significant proposed changes to welfare system The Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall unveiled the changes in a statement to the House of Commons. News 19 Mar 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 England Responds to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report The UK Government has responded to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report News 3 Mar 2025
BASW seeks assurances from government on foreign aid spending target Last week, the UK Government announced reductions in the foreign aid budget News 3 Mar 2025