BASW has joined with over 40 civil society groups to call on parliamentarians to oppose moves by the UK Government to undermine human rights protections.
Since the publication of the final report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) in England and Wales, BASW has been considering the report’s recommendations.
The British Association of Social Workers sends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and all those affected by the horrific killing of Finley Boden.
The Prime Minister has been challenged by social workers on recent unfounded remarks he made about the profession during an interview with The London Economic.
Professor Christine Cocker, Head of School of Social Work at the University of East Anglia, provides an update on developments in transitional safeguarding in this blog for BASW.
As part of the ‘Social Work Stands Against Poverty’ campaign, BASW UK held a parliamentary reception in the Houses of Parliament on 27th March which was formally hosted by Alex Cunningham MP.
BASW UK Chair, Julia Ross explains why campaigning to tackling poverty and inequality is a priority area for the association and provides an update on the work to date.