A Global Gathering of Social Work and a New IFSW Europe President BASW recently attended the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Global Delegates Meeting and Conference in Panama, where BASW CEO Dr Ruth Allen was also announced as the new IFSW Europe President. Blog 23 Apr 2024
BASW Responds to Passing of Rwanda Bill The ‘Safety of Rwanda Bill’ has passed the Houses of Parliament stages and will go forward to receive Royal Assent. News 23 Apr 2024
Scottish Government consultation on ending conversion practices in Scotland response Response by SASW to the Scottish Government's consultation on ending conversion practices in Scotland News 17 Apr 2024
Scrap the two-child limit & benefit cap Ending these measures would lift thousands of children out of poverty. Blog 3 Apr 2024
Survey of the social care workforce: Social Care Wales 2024 survey is now live Answer questions about things like health and well-being, pay and conditions, and what you like about working in the sector. News 24 Jan 2024
UK Government sets out plans to develop the domestic care workforce | BASW England Response The UK Government has announced the introduction of the Care Workforce Pathway, a national career structure for the adult social care workforce. News 11 Jan 2024
UK Government decision to downgrade Ministerial role for disabled people "distressing" BASW England has slammed the UK Government's decision to remove a dedicated ministerial role for disabled people. News 19 Dec 2023
Rwanda Bill passes first hurdle in UK Parliament BASW joined with human rights and social justice organisations to call on MPs to vote against the UK Government's controversial Rwanda Bill. News 14 Dec 2023
Social work survey 2024 - open to all social workers and social work students We want to capture key trends in social work and the issues that matter to you. Closes 15th January 2024 - extended deadline! News 7 Dec 2023
Notice of the new BASW UK and International Policy and Ethics General Meeting, and the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024 Share your policy related ideas and proposals now and find links to member only content. News 5 Dec 2023