Independent reviewing officers – do they have a future? England’s Independent Review of Children’s Social Care recommends they are abolished. But Simon Ward urges caution Viewpoint 8 Dec 2022
BASW joins calls for Government to place tackling child poverty at heart of Covid-19 recovery The UK Government must work with the devolved governments, organisations such as BASW UK, and those with lived experience to prioritise the voices and needs of children and young people. News 9 Jun 2021
Hospital discharge High Court ruling — BASW England statement Discharging people from hospitals to care home settings at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic ruled unlawful by High Court News 28 Apr 2022
"We all need access to warm housing" "We work alongside some of the most marginalised people in society. We also work with imperfect systems and structures." News 9 Feb 2023
BASW saddened to report passing of Terry Bamford It is with great sadness for everyone at BASW to learn the news that Terry Bamford has suddenly passed on following an accident. News 10 Feb 2020