Black and minoritised ethnic social workers continue to experience racism at work, a report from the Scottish Association of Social Work finds Read our press release on the launch of our report, "Racism in Scottish Social Work: a 2021 snapshot" News 21 Jul 2021
Be at the heart of exciting new social work research with service users – and gain valuable CPD hours Adult social workers encouraged to take part in new research study on the use of digital technologies with Disabled service users. News 21 Jul 2021
Racism in Scottish Social Work: a 2021 snapshot Read SASW's report exploring racism in the social work profession in Scotland News 21 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
BASW England policy response: Health and Social Care Bill BASW England is consulting with members on the proposals within the Health and Care Bill and the implications for social work. News 16 Jul 2021
BASW response to the ADASS Spring Report Report adds further urgency to calls for reform of social care. News 14 Jul 2021
Talk to SWU: workplace issues webinar on 7 July 2021 All UK social workers are invited to attend and talk directly to SWU about any workplace issues they are experiencing. This session is free to attend and the webinar is set up so that questions can be asked anonymously. Blog 2 Jul 2021
BASW briefs policymakers on anti-GRT proposals ahead of next stage of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill Members of the GRT community have the right not to be harassed and discriminated against on the basis of their ethnic identity and way of life. News 2 Jul 2021
Reflections on the lack of self-care in social workers Karin Heber, Professional Officer at SASW shares her reflections on why social workers don't practice what they preach when it comes to self-care News 29 Jun 2021
SASW Team Weekly Roundup Find out what the team in Scotland have been doing on behalf of members this week News 25 Jun 2021