The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) response to the Law Commission’s Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Interim Statement of May 25th 2016
Mental Health Bill approaches its final stages Plans to reform the Mental Health Act will soon be approved by MPs News 1 Jul 2025
BASW seeks to strengthen government’s Mental Health Bill The proposals were debated in the House of Lords this week. News 26 Nov 2024
CQC’s State of Care Report 2023/24 | BASW England Response The report presents a stark overview of the increasing challenges within England’s health and social care systems. News 4 Nov 2024
The Covid-19 Inquiry Report: Module One – Resilience and Preparedness | BASW England Statement The BASW England Statement reflects on The Covid-19 Inquiry Report News 24 Jul 2024
Children's Mental Health Week 2024 | BASW Blog BASW member, Claire Williams reflects on her role as a CAMHS social worker for Children's Mental Health Week. Blog 30 Jan 2024
Consultation on proposed changes to the MCA Code of Practice, including guidance on the new Liberty Protection Safeguards: DHSC policy workshops for social workers News 21 Apr 2022
#KeepTheLifeline: BASW UK joins campaign to stop cut to Universal Credit Over 100 civil society organisations – including BASW UK – have written to the Prime Minister, calling for the Government to abandon the proposed cut, which is worth over £1000 a year. News 2 Sep 2021