Launch of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Report | BASW England Response BASW England welcomes the release of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Report: “It’s Silent – Race, Racism, and Safeguarding Children”. News 11 Mar 2025
CQC’s State of Care Report 2023/24 | BASW England Response The report presents a stark overview of the increasing challenges within England’s health and social care systems. News 4 Nov 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
Pioneering Progress: The Journey of the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard Tricia Pereira explores the journey, challenges and triumphs of the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard. Blog 20 Jun 2024
UK Government sets out plans to develop the domestic care workforce | BASW England Response The UK Government has announced the introduction of the Care Workforce Pathway, a national career structure for the adult social care workforce. News 11 Jan 2024
UK Government decision to downgrade Ministerial role for disabled people "distressing" BASW England has slammed the UK Government's decision to remove a dedicated ministerial role for disabled people. News 19 Dec 2023
The Advancement of Social Work Studies in Social Work to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Social Workers’ Educational Trust 1972-2022 News 7 Dec 2022
Independent Review of Children's Social Care - BASW England full response Our focus in this response, on behalf of our members, is on the implications for the social work profession, social workers, and on the potential impact on the children and families served by the profession. News 8 Aug 2022
People waiting for assessments, care or reviews: BASW England responds to ADASS member survey Brexit, the pandemic and austerity are recognised as major issues that continue to impact access to adult social care. News 7 Aug 2022