SWU Chair Carys Phillips: “Now is the time we all need our organisations to act as a supportive and caring employers.” In her first blog post as chair of SWU, Carys reflects on her journey to this point and how we can advocate for the social work profession in these challenging times. Blog 19 Oct 2020
BASW England responds to Care Quality Commission’s annual report on the state of health and social care in England Maris Stratulis, National Director at BASW England, comments on CQC annual report into health and social care in England News 16 Oct 2020
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 17th October Ruth Allen, CEO BASW introduces a guest piece from Ana Radalescu, President of the International federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Europe region. News 16 Oct 2020
Research funding opportunities for individuals The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is a major funder of health research and researchers in England. News 9 Oct 2020
The Immigration and Social Security Coordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill The Immigration and Social Security Coordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill News 7 Oct 2020
BASW in Westminster: Conservative Conference 2020 By Kerri Prince, Public and Political Affairs Lead for BASW UK News 7 Oct 2020
BASW’s voices for Black History Month…and beyond BASW member Pauline Sergeant on the conflicting thoughts she has over Black History Month Blog 7 Oct 2020
We must start to learn the lessons now: As if Expendable – Amnesty International report into the fate of care homes in Covid 19. Ruth Allen CEO BASW reflects on the urgent and painful failures which the report sets out. News 7 Oct 2020
Coronavirus Act – 6 Month Renewal This briefing is an update to the 1st April 2020 ‘The Coronavirus Act 2020 and Social Work Practice’ briefing News 2 Oct 2020
September Council – Plans, Campaigns and Inclusion BASW Chair, Gerry Nosowska, reports back on the latest Council meeting Blog 28 Sep 2020