BASW Cymru and Hospital Discharge in Wales Hospital Discharge Survey. BASW Cymru is going to submit written evidence and is calling on the wider workforce to have their say! News 13 Feb 2025
Role of social work recognised in assisted dying legislation | BASW Reaction Proposals for assisted dying in England and Wales are currently being debated in Westminster. News 12 Feb 2025
Response to the Future of Foster Care Consultation Response to the Scottish Government's call for views on foster care News 6 Feb 2025
Ministerial Call with Key Stakeholder Steering Group (KSSG) SASW attended a meeting as part of the key stakeholder group with the Minister for Social Care, Ms Maree Todd, on 4 February. News 5 Feb 2025
Being investigated is an ‘occupational hazard’ that employers must mitigate against Social Workers Union calls for greater protection in face of climate of ‘continuous oversight’ News 28 May 2025
‘Still the same kind, modest and accepting social worker who supported me 50 years ago’ The heart-warming story of a chance reunion between a social worker and a former service user In focus 28 May 2025
Campaign win sees postgraduate social work bursaries increase by 50 per cent in Scotland Students supported by social workers results in ‘major rise’ in funding News 28 May 2025
Death of autistic care leaver two weeks after 18th birthday has lessons for all Lack of information sharing between multiple agencies contributed to tragedy, coroner finds News 28 May 2025
Disability cuts most likely to fall on people in areas of deprivation New analysis shows impact by region in England and Wales News 28 May 2025
BASW NI briefs Northern Ireland Assembly Health and Justice Committees Representing its members’ views at the highest level, on Thursday 30 January, the British Association of Social Workers Northern Ireland (BASW NI) presented evidence to two influential Stormont Committees. News 31 Jan 2025