News

BASW member, Dr Sarah Pollock discusses why an incoming Westminster government must finally move beyond 'evidence gathering' and act on developing a social work workforce strategy in England

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.

The UK Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights has issued a call to the Government, urging it to take further steps in improving state responses to major tragedies.

BASW, SWU & UNISON have jointly written to Social Work England to seek an urgent resolution to ongoing Fitness to Practice delays.

BASW England has been confirmed as the new headline sponsor for the Social Worker of the Year Awards for the next three years.

The Independent Review of gender identity services for children and young people has published its final report and recommendations.

If you live in England or Wales, there’s a very good chance you’ve got elections to vote in on 2nd May.

BASW England acknowledges the recent report from the Public Accounts Committee highlighting the government's shortcomings in adult social care provision.

BASW Cymru has congratulated Vaughan Gething MS on becoming the new First Minister of Wales and have called on him to make firm commitments around his manifesto pledges.

BASW England is deeply shocked by the latest Government statistics revealing a 27% increase in the number of people sleeping rough in England compared to the previous year.