Westminster in recess: Your end of term parliamentary briefing from BASW We review the key talking points at Westminster from the last few months. Blog 9 Apr 2025
Wales to remove profit from children's care welcomed by BASW Cymru Wales is the first country in the UK to remove profit from both residential and foster care for children. News 20 Feb 2025
Role of social work recognised in assisted dying legislation | BASW Reaction Proposals for assisted dying in England and Wales are currently being debated in Westminster. News 12 Feb 2025
BASW response to the murder of Sara Sharif Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this terrible tragedy. News 12 Dec 2024
UK Covid-19 Inquiry | Share your views with BASW BASW is consulting with social workers ahead of module six on adult social care. News 8 Nov 2024
BASW response to the Kirstie Allsop – and now Marina Fogle – furore The social worker did nothing wrong, more awareness is needed about how social work operates. News 29 Aug 2024
BASW pushes UK Government to abolish two-child limit BASW has written to the UK Chancellor setting out why the two-child limit and benefit cap must be scrapped. News 30 Jul 2024
Launch of Skills for Care's A Workforce Strategy | BASW England response Role of social workers will be championed during implementation of strategy News 18 Jul 2024
The Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) 2023-2024 published by Skills for Care | BASW England Statement A summary of findings from the data included in the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) News 18 Jul 2024