Social care and health sector call for ceasefire in Gaza Sector petition launched as BASW and SWU issue strong statement News 3 Jun 2025
Was that racism? And what should I do about it? New toolkit to help spot and act on biases and discrimination in social work News 3 Jun 2025
Local Elections 2025 23 Councils in England will hold local elections on Thursday, 1 May. Blog 23 Apr 2025
The British Journal of Social Work Appoints New Co-editors Congratulations to Professor Carlene Firmin and Dr Sui Ting Kong News 16 Apr 2025
Westminster in recess: Your end of term parliamentary briefing from BASW We review the key talking points at Westminster from the last few months. Blog 9 Apr 2025
BASW welcomes investment for social and affordable homes The funding boost is aiming to build 18,000 new homes News 3 Apr 2025
Social work is a progressive global force for human rights & social justice BASW International Chair, Janet Walker considers social work's important role in an increasingly unstable world. Blog 3 Apr 2025
Assisted Dying Bill faces key Commons vote BASW Chair, Julia Ross looks ahead to a crucial juncture for the assisted dying legislation in Westminster. Blog 3 Apr 2025
Appointment of new BASW Cymru Professional Officer The British Association of Social Workers Cymru (BASW Cymru) is very pleased to welcome Dr Christian Beech to the role of Professional Officer, following a comprehensive recruitment process. News 2 Apr 2025
BASW backs AMHP Leads Network speaking out on 'deeply troubling' change to Mental Health Bill The proposed change will bring 'disastrous unintended consequences' say the AMHP Leads Network News 1 Apr 2025