Where’s the plan to tackle poor mental health? Powerful coalition calls on government to act amid rise in people suffering News 5 Oct 2023
Opportunities missed to intervene and prevent death of vulnerable adult controlled by 'friend' says report Disturbing findings from Scottish case come as Westminster considers giving social workers in England powers of entry News 10 Aug 2023
BASW Condemns Sharply Rising Child Poverty Levels New research from the End Child Poverty Coalition has revealed that 29% of children across the UK are living in poverty. News 5 Jun 2023
Discrimination contributing to high levels of depression in LGBT community Call for better training of professionals and improved support services in wake of worrying survey News 15 Nov 2018
Being ethical sometimes means 'bending or breaking the rules' Practising during Covid-19 showed need to challenge unfair procedures and guidance News 28 Jan 2022
SWU announces theme for 2022 student essay competition Four grants of £500 will be awarded to the best arguments for how to change media portrayals of social workers. News 22 Feb 2022