Police Bill: BASW UK receives response from Home Office on unauthorised encampments guidance The draft guidance further discriminates against Gypsy and Traveller communities, with it telling police to avoid ‘gold-plating’ the human rights of those using unauthorised encampments. News 21 Dec 2021
The Social Workers Union presents SWU Ambassador Award to Emma Lewell-Buck SWU honours Emma Lewell-Buck MP for her tireless advocacy for social work and the people who use its services. News 20 Dec 2021
Ethical questions for social workers when services are not able to cope with demand BASW is providing guidance for Social Workers during Covid-19, which has been recently updated to reflect the current situation. News 20 Dec 2021
Take a moment to be proud of all you have done Ruth Allen, BASW CEO and Gerry Nosowska, BASW Chair share reflections as the year draws to an end Blog 20 Dec 2021
Care Review: BASW England 'Call for Ideas' submission BASW England has been strongly encouraging members to share their views - and we've also put together our own submission, which you can read here. News 17 Dec 2021
BASW in Westminster A look back through 2021... to the theme of Twelve Days of Christmas Blog 17 Dec 2021
Star Hobson case: BASW speaks to media We spoke to Sky News, Channel 4 News and BBC Look North about Star Hobson's murder and the pressures on frontline social workers. News 16 Dec 2021
Findings of Significant Case Learning Review on "Child H" published Read the recommendations of a Significant Case Learning Review on 'neglect and potential harm' of 4 year old child in South and East Ayrshire News 16 Dec 2021
BASW responds to the murder of Star Hobson BASW England wishes to express our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and those affected by the horrific murder of Star Hobson. News 15 Dec 2021