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Richard Servian from BASW's Black Country Branch explores why the next UK Government must commit to properly funding social work and social care in England.

BASW has set out 40 priorities for the next UK Government that we’ll be highlighted to all political parties ahead of the General Election. Our blog series takes a deeper look at each of the policy asks in turn.

How many times have we been told workers need better conditions not pizza?

Read the first blog in SASW's new "Points to Ponder" blog series, exploring what a future National Care Service could mean for Scotland - and for social work...

Read the latest reflections in SASW's new "Points to Ponder" blog series, exploring what a future National Care Service could mean for Scotland - and for social work...

We need to ensure the workforce is protected and that this Bill will bring better care and support to people in Scotland.

Nobody should accept derogatory language that seeks to locate the blame with the person currently in hospital - as if they are somehow responsible for another person having to wait.

Four social work students have each won £500 for their entries to SWU's WSWD 2021 Student Essay Assignment Competition, and two additional outstanding entries have been awarded prizes as well.

Parliament went into recess yesterday so MPs will have travelled back to their constituencies to spend a week…continuing to do everything virtually!