BASW initial response to the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care A full analytical look at the Review, its recommendations, and how it impacts all areas of social work will be forthcoming soon. News 23 May 2022
Social Work and the war in Ukraine - update 18th May 2022 Ukraine and other wars, latest BASW action, creating new guidance, experiences of social work across borders (IFSW report) and Roma in Ukraine News 18 May 2022
SWU and FosterTalk celebrate Foster Care Fortnight 2022 This year’s awareness campaign runs from May 9-22 and it showcases the commitment, passion, and dedication of foster carers. Blog 17 May 2022
Key legislation becomes law after passing through the UK Parliament — BASW in Westminster Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster News 4 May 2022
Article 39 and SWU are among 30 signatories of joint letter calling for publication of Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel report Organisations concerned with the rights and welfare of looked after children believe this CSPRP report on 48 separate incidents could contain critical evidence about systemic failings. News 3 May 2022
BASW update on Ukraine BASW will continue to provide updates of useful information and BASW/social work action on a weekly or fortnightly basis to members. News 27 Apr 2022
Home Office plans to ‘process asylum-seekers’ in Rwanda — BASW UK statement The UK continues to become an increasingly hostile environment. News 19 Apr 2022
Ukrainian Refugee Crisis: BASW writes to Home Office urging Government to scale up response The UK Government needs to go much further, and much faster, in scaling up effective responses to meet this huge need. News 11 Mar 2022