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Support

BASW members can access a range of support and benefits for social workers.
Not a BASW member yet?
Join today to access all the support and resources you need for every stage of your social work career - all under one roof.

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Renewals

Your BASW membership will be due for renewal after each year of membership. Your insurance will also renew.  

Changes to your circumstances

Make sure you’re protected. If your circumstances have changed, contact us to review your category for the forthcoming membership year. 

Claim tax back on your membership subscription

If you are a UK tax payer and pay for your BASW membership fee yourself, you can claim tax relief.

Get in touch about your membership

Call the Membership Team on 0121 622 8401 / 8405 / 8406 or contact us here quoting your membership number  

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Need support?

BASW members can access a range of support and wider benefits with membership.
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Advice & representation

As a BASW member you can access free advice and telephone support from the BASW Advice and Representation team
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Insurance cover

Professional indemnity and public liability insurance available through BASW membership

Groups and networks

Find a range of opportunities to network with like-minded colleagues to discuss practice and share knowledge and ideas
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Student Hub

A hub of support, guidance and resources for student members.

BASW Independents directory

Use the free BASW Independents directory to search for a professional independent social work practitioner or consultant.

Member support includes...

Protection and support

Insurance tailored to your social work role and 1-1 support and coaching service for social workers 

Representation

Access BASW Advice and Representation, a team of qualified social workers for professional / regulatory help

Professional support service 

Confidential 1-1 support and coaching service for social workers and students. 

Connect

Network with like-minded colleagues to discuss practice and share knowledge and ideas.

Independent social workers

Enhanced package of professional resources for independent social workers. 

Students

Resources for you in the student Hub, plus study resources, coaching, protection and support 

Financial support

Financial assistance for existing BASW members and claim back tax on your membership

Social Workers Union

Discounted membership offers a range of support, including representation in hearings before an employer.

More great reasons to join

Find a full range of member benefits for social workers
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Why join BASW?

Membership delivers all that you need, from learning and career development opportunities to resources, advice and representation and a lifelong sense of community.
Mentoring service for social workers in England
Taking your first steps into paid employment as a social worker can feel like a daunting step for many reasons, for some people it might be related to the transition from student to fully qualified practitioner or confidence levels following a career break. Take advantage of this mentoring service offering both 1:1 support and workshops for BASW Members in England.