Create a 'supportive' not hostile environment to EU and EEA citizens in UK, BASW tells Priti Patel Concern for vulnerable groups as EU Settlement Scheme passes News 2 Jul 2021
England's children social care review acknowledges impact of poverty and need for investment Interim report sets out challenges facing the sector News 16 Jun 2021
A reminder of how the press and politicians misrepresent social work Ray Jones sees a link between shamed BBC journalist Martin Bashir's interview with Princess Diana and the reporting of social work in the 'Baby P' case Viewpoint 27 May 2021
Plans for association of care experienced social workers tabled Expressions of interest sought to set up new support network News 18 May 2021
Children are not for profit! Sacha Samms, a former looked-after child and social worker, explains why she has concerns about independent fostering agencies profiting from children Viewpoint 13 May 2021
Fearful time for social workers in UK with family in India A social worker speaks of her concerns as the coronavirus crisis in India deepens News 7 May 2021
Voice of social work WILL be heard in children's social care review, MacAlister tells BASW BASW England's Children and Families group gains assurances after meeting but still has concerns News 5 May 2021
BASW backs care home visiting rights as CQC told to ‘get a grip’ MPs demand action to 'restore residents' human rights' News 5 May 2021
After more than a year of practising in a pandemic, how are you faring? The Social Workers' Benevolent Trust is urging practitioners to complete its health and wellbeing study News 4 May 2021
New evidence of Covid cost on people sparks calls for action Figures show significant increase in mental health and domestic abuse referrals and child safeguarding calls News 29 Apr 2021