BASW is deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic deaths of people crossing the Channel to reach the UK this week. BASW comment on human tragedies News 25 Nov 2021
International Round Up Update on key international news and activities by Ruth Allen, CEO BASW Blog 25 Nov 2021
Review of Children's Social Care agrees to Children's Rights Impact Assessment: BASW England response BASW England’s members have consistently stated that children's rights must be at the heart of the Review of Children's Social Care. News 24 Nov 2021
UK Parliament Joint Committee on Human Rights: BASW to give evidence BASW will be giving oral evidence on migrant children and age assessments, as part of the committee's scrutiny of the Nationality and Borders Bill. News 16 Nov 2021
Age assessments proposal within Nationality and Borders Bill: BASW UK Statement Age assessments should be led by social workers and draw on a multi-agency approach, where practitioners in health, care, education, and community may contribute. News 26 Oct 2021
BASW England responds to latest update from Review of Children's Social Care BASW England responds to latest update from Review of Children's Social Care News 15 Oct 2021
Call for Evidence: Experience of Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children processes APPG for social work has launched an inquiry into the experiences of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children News 8 Oct 2021
Influencing and shaping the global profession BASW update on our key priorities under the banner 'What We Stand For'. News 17 Sep 2021
BASW statement on the situation in Afghanistan The UK has a moral responsibility to the people affected by the crisis and must do all in its power to provide support and assistance. News 25 Aug 2021
EDI and anti-racism in social work: From words to actions Former BASW Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Officer, Narinder Sidhu, reflects on our EDI work so far. Blog 20 Aug 2021