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In this blog, a member of our expert advisory group tells us about her positive and negative experiences of support and her worries for the future as she and her son transition from children to adult services.

BASW has set out 40 priorities for the next UK Government that will 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.

jane fae shares her knowledge and perspective of the ongoing issue of transphobic dog whistles in the UK as part of this educational blog series for social workers.

The government must put an end to the unofficial and ongoing shadow system of hotel accommodation for children not born in the UK.

As trade unionists and social workers we cannot settle for legislation that would unabashedly offer us less rights and protection.

Wales has implemented new laws on ending the physical punishment of children, and England needs to enact similar legislative changes.

As a social worker, BASW vice-chair Lewis Roberts sees rising poverty levels and the devastating impact this is having on society

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.

The panel discussed lessons learned during Covid-19 for improving child safeguarding and explored the future of virtual social work - a fantastic opportunity to ensure the social work voice and experience is shared with policymakers.

In this blog, I wish to focus not on the appointment process, or the chair himself - rather, on the hundreds of thousands of care experienced people this review will impact, many of whom will remain forever anonymous and unknown to us.