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BASW has joined with leading paediatricians and dentists to press the Home Secretary to drop plans for scientific age assessments for children and young people seeking asylum in the UK.

One Deal for Social Work: The Scottish Association of Social Work calls for a set of nationally agreed terms and conditions for social workers across Scotland.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt today delivered his Autumn Statement to the House of Commons, outlining government plans on spending and taxation.

BASW CEO, Dr Ruth Allen and BASW Council member, Omar Mohamed recently attended the World Forum for Democracy.

The Supreme Court has found the UK Government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda unlawful.

SASW disappointed by lack of action from Scottish Government as they say they must balance the books.

Letter to and response from the Scottish Government in support of their opposition to 'scientific age assessment' of unaccompanied asylum seeking children.

The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) is calling for the Illegal Migration Act to be revoked by the next UK Government.

SASW are calling on the Scottish Government to offer social workers and social care workers a fair mileage rate, on a par with NHS colleagues, for travel while working.

Kerri Prince, BASW UK’s Public and Political Affairs Lead, updates members on key announcements from the recent UK Conservative party conference.