Labour government announces new commission into adult social care in England "We do not need a new Commission to tell us what we already know." News 6 Jan 2025
BASW England Statement on the Local Government Finance Settlement 2025–26 Annual determination of funding for councils in England has been announced. News 20 Dec 2024
UK Government publishes Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Many of these proposals will impact the day-to-day work of family social workers, and we are eager to hear how the government envisages the proposals will work in practice News 17 Dec 2024
BASW seeks to strengthen government’s Mental Health Bill The proposals were debated in the House of Lords this week. News 26 Nov 2024
Children’s Social Care Reforms | BASW England Response BASW England welcomes the government’s commitment to reforming children’s social care News 18 Nov 2024
New Mental Health Bill introduced for England and Wales BASW reacts to the UK Government's proposals. News 8 Nov 2024
ADASS Autumn Survey | BASW England Response ADASS have published findings from their 2024 Autumn Survey. News 8 Nov 2024
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
BASW England Celebrates Social Worker of the Year Awards The ceremony took place on Friday, 8 November. News 1 Nov 2024
Keir Starmer announces new Hillsborough Law BASW England welcomes commitment to introduce a new Hillsborough Law. News 24 Sep 2024