Social Work Stands Against Poverty BASW is campaigning for a more socially just context. We want to reduce poverty and inequality, and challenge austerity policies.
How to become a social worker Find out the different routes into social work including university, fast track courses and apprenticeships.
BASW Overseas Qualified Social Worker (OQSW) Programme For social workers who have trained overseas and have now moved / are planning to move to work in the United Kingdom.
Learning resources by BASW/RIPFA There are a number of useful resources to support social work practice with older people
Useful resources to support social work capabilities with older people Further reading and useful links
The BASW Social Work Journalism Awards BASW’s award to recognise outstanding reporting of social work
2024 UK General Election BASW's activity and other relevant information for members relating to the 2024 UK General Election.
BASW AGM and general meetings Annual General Meetings allow members to hold Council to account, vote in new Council members, accept audited accounts and vote upon issues of policy, strategy and constitution