SWU Blog: It is vital that unions work together Once more SWU has attempted to work with UNISON, this time on a joint statement about the importance of sufficient social work funding post Covid-19 Blog 19 May 2020
The NHS cannot thrive in its mission without social care The British Association of Social Workers are pleased to see the ambitious plans for preventative services, investment in mental health provision and enhancement of community services within the NHS Ten Year Plan. News 16 Jan 2019
Poverty is deepening in Wales, says new report BASW Cymru deputy director Allison Hulmes attends launch of ‘Is Wales Fairer?’ News 7 Nov 2018
BASW Celebrates Neurodiversity Celebration Week Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place 13-19 March. News 16 Mar 2023
BASW UK provides briefing to MPs on Arthur Labinjo-Hughes case The briefing was used by several MPs to call for properly resourced children’s social care News 7 Dec 2021
BASW & SWU respond to UK Government dropping plans to ban conversion therapy Plans to ban conversion therapy practices were omitted from the King's Speech, which BASW and SWU describe as 'disappointing and concerning.' News 27 Nov 2023
The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) - Developing the future vision of a member-led organisation News
BASW and Chief Social Workers issue joint statement on how the Professional Capabilities Framework aligns with the Knowledge and Skills Statement News
University of Bedfordshire Publish Research on Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation Blog