SWU Campaign Fund update: Student led campaign increases financial support for social work students in Wales Starting from September 2022, the bursary for both social work undergraduate and postgraduate students in Wales will be increased by over 50% News 29 Jul 2022
ADASS Spring Budget Survey 2022: BASW England response BASW England calls on the government to act now and invest in adult social care, or risk a devastating crisis this winter and beyond. News 19 Jul 2022
BJSW editor's choice vlog: In conversation with Sui-Ting Kong, Catrin Noone and Jane Shears As we strive towards a ‘better normal’, our guests offer key insights to implement hybrid social work practice and protect against the shortfalls that it might bring to the profession. Blog 11 Jul 2022
'Now is the time to stand up for social work' - BASW chair blog Julia Ross outlines her vision and objectives as the new chair of BASW, the UK’s independent voice for social work. Blog 5 Jul 2022
SWU Assignment student essay competition will award £500 to each winning entry Submit your essay by 5pm on 24th June 2022 for the chance to win one of four grants News 13 Jun 2022
"Social workers are on the frontline and the Government should be listening to them" — MPs debate impact of pandemic on social work News 24 Mar 2022
This Week in Westminster: War in Ukraine, Nationality and Borders Bill, Human Rights Act Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster. News 8 Mar 2022
BASW launches first annual survey of membership, revealing what social workers want to overcome current challenges Survey reveals the motivations, hopes and ambitions of social workers, plus current challenges and priorities for the future. News 7 Mar 2022
Expansion of the fast-track to child and family social work programme: BASW England statement The Government must engage in a full stakeholder consultation and an equality and impact assessment on all the routes into social work. News 3 Mar 2022