Social work is a progressive global force for human rights & social justice BASW International Chair, Janet Walker considers social work's important role in an increasingly unstable world. Blog 3 Apr 2025
BASW seeks assurances from government on foreign aid spending target Last week, the UK Government announced reductions in the foreign aid budget News 3 Mar 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
BASW Supports 16-Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence BASW is sharing a range of resources in support of the 16 days campaign. Blog 18 Nov 2024
Speaking Out | BASW Blog by Julia Ross As social workers, let’s ensure we take responsibility for breaking the silence Blog 14 Nov 2024
BASW at Labour Party Conference 2024 BASW reports back from an eventful Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. News 15 Oct 2024
Response to publication of Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report | BASW statement BASW stands with survivors and bereaved families in support of urgent action to implement the final report recommendations and ensure accountability to prevent future tragedies News 4 Sep 2024
BASW prepares to make Treasury representations The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves will present the first budget of the UK Labour Government on 30 October. News 19 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