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The guide was developed in collaboration with valued stakeholders including Women’s Aid, Galop, Southall Black Sisters, Sign Health, Karma Nirvana, Respect, AVA, Ann Craft Trust, Dr Michaela Rogers at the University of Sheffield, as well as people with lived experience and BASW members. 

Wayne Reid, BASW Anti-Racism Lead invites social workers to share examples of anti-racism activism

‘A government gaslighting initiative with little merit’

BASW and SWU launch petition calling on government to add social workers to the list of professions that it is an additional offence to assault.

BASW explores the idea and possible impact of vaccine passports on social work

Focus on the section considering mental health,

People in care homes resident in England will be able to receive two visitors indoors from Monday 12th April 2021.

BASW England and the Social Workers Union highlight the 'Homes Not Hospitals' campaign for World Autism Awareness Week 2021. BASW England and the Autism Alliance will launch a suite of resources for social workers on May 10.

Vlog by CEO Ruth Allen: Celebrating world social work day and a month of activities throughout March 2021

International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) is an annual event observed around the world on March 31. SWU Stands in solidarity with SWU and BASW trans and non-binary members and their right to live and work free from discrimination.