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Change is happening all around us – and we need to act now!  Across our communities and workplaces, the political climate is reshaping the environments where social workers live and work. Many are facing racism and discrimination head-on, while others are navigating spaces where hostility simmers beneath the surface. Even if you haven’t personally experienced discrimination, you may be supporting individuals, communities, or colleagues who have – and striving to uphold the core values of social work in challenging times.

BASW members, Experts by Experience and co-opted members with a specific specialism in health.

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BASW England looks to raise awareness, but also formalise, the important role social workers play in disaster recovery

BASW and Social Workers Union launch a major campaign to tackle poor working conditions in the profession.

The 80:20 campaign aims to reverse the current trend in social work where practitioners are spending most of their time on administrative and process driven tasks, rather than on building relationships.

UK Social work conferences led by the voice of social work

The PCF is a framework for the nine levels of social work in England. Identify which level you are, define your professional capabilities and develop your career. Find out more.