National Care Service (NCS) Bill passes Stage 1 The National Care Service passed its first test in Parliament and will now progress to stage 2. The Bill passed using the Scottish Government’s majority but there are clear challenges ahead for the bill, and for social work’s position within it. News 1 Mar 2024
BASW England responds to Edenfield report BASW England acknowledges the release of the Edenfield report, an independent review of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). News 22 Feb 2024
BASW & SWU statement on situation in Israel and Palestine/Gaza Updated on 20 February 2024. News 20 Feb 2024
BASW Northern Ireland outlines social work priorities for the new Northern Ireland Executive National Director Carolyn Ewart BASW NI highlights key issues for social work on BBC News News 5 Feb 2024
BASW Cymru cautiously welcomes new child poverty strategy for Wales The Welsh Government has published a new strategy to tackle child poverty in Wales. News 2 Feb 2024
BASW responds to UK Government's Support Package for Councils in England BASW England has cautiously welcomed the £600 million support package for councils across England. News 26 Jan 2024
Survey of the social care workforce: Social Care Wales 2024 survey is now live Answer questions about things like health and well-being, pay and conditions, and what you like about working in the sector. News 24 Jan 2024
BASW & SWU Support Children at the Table Campaign BASW and SWU have joined with 130 organisations to call on the next UK Government to make good childhoods a national priority. News 24 Jan 2024
National Care Service (NCS) Bill delayed until March Stage one of National Care Service (NCS) Bill delayed until March 24 News 23 Jan 2024
British Association of Social Workers Northern Ireland British Association of Social Workers Northern Ireland - Strike Action News 17 Jan 2024