UK Government announces significant proposed changes to welfare system The Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall unveiled the changes in a statement to the House of Commons. News 19 Mar 2025
Palliative Care Matters for All: Strategy consultation response from SASW SASW's response to the Scottish Government's Palliative Care for all strategy consultation News 10 Jan 2025
CQC’s State of Care Report 2023/24 | BASW England Response The report presents a stark overview of the increasing challenges within England’s health and social care systems. News 4 Nov 2024
Autism Alliance report highlights impact of social care crisis on autistic adults BASW England stands in support of the Autism Alliance's crucial campaign, 'Breaking Point – closing the gap in care for autistic adults in England.' News 27 Nov 2023
Talk to SWU during World Social Work Month at our workplace issues webinar on 30 March 2023 All social workers and social work students in the UK are welcome to attend this free online advice and representation session. News 14 Feb 2023
Carers Week 2022 Nicola and Sally - two carers who work with BASW - share their experiences as we mark Carers Week 2022. News 6 Jun 2022
BASW ENGLAND SURVEY: Making vaccination a condition of deployment in the health and wider social care sector BASW England are asking members to take a survey which will help us formulate a response to government proposals News 17 Sep 2021
SWU and Campaign Collective to support member led campaigns SWU is establishing a ‘campaign’ fund for our members to call on to ensure campaigns throughout 2021/22 can be responsive to changing priorities, quick to deliver and high impact. News 3 Aug 2021
Be at the heart of exciting new social work research with service users – and gain valuable CPD hours Adult social workers encouraged to take part in new research study on the use of digital technologies with Disabled service users. News 21 Jul 2021
Health and Social Care Bill – Hospital Discharge proposals: BASW England response The proposals must give people the opportunity to be listened to, heard, and involved in making decisions about their care and treatment. News 16 Jul 2021