Social workers and social work leaders are recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours The 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List acknowledges outstanding contribution to education and children's services during the Covid 19 pandemic News 16 Oct 2020
BASW responds to decision to delay introduction of liberty protection safeguards BASW is disappointed to learn that the UK Government has decided to delay the introduction of the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS). News 13 Apr 2023
BASW continues to raise the urgent issues with social work leaders and provides an update on action so far BASW is working across the nations to raise the issues faced by social workers during the coronavirus pandemic. News 27 Mar 2020
BASW England statement on the Care Quality Commission's State of Care 2022/23 Report BASW England says the 'alarming' findings require immediate and sustained action to resolve. News 2 Nov 2023
Findings of Significant Case Learning Review on "Child H" published Read the recommendations of a Significant Case Learning Review on 'neglect and potential harm' of 4 year old child in South and East Ayrshire News 16 Dec 2021
Young carers celebrate 70 years of the commonwealth Around 50 young carers are gathering this weekend in Nairobi for a festival of play, fun, reflection and campaigning. News 5 Dec 2019