BASW England are developing a capabilities statement and CPD pathway for social workers working with adults with learning disabilities and are asking carers to complete the survey to support this work.
New Year is a time of reflection and of looking to the future. In social work it can seem like the same old challenges persist. But I want to offer some real hope for 2019, arising from the work that social workers are doing for social justice.
BASW is working with MPs to share insights into what it is like to practice social work with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
BASW England and Research in Practice for Adults (RiPfA) have launched two new projects that will develop professional capabilities and continuous professional development (CPD) for social workers working with older people and adults who have learning disabilities.
The Department for Education today announced that the Frontline organisation has won a further £45m of funding for its fast track children and families social work programme.
BASW is delighted to announce that members, staff and the wider social work community have raised over £700 for homeless shelters across the UK through our Christmas eCard scheme.
Read this blog by Allison Hulmes, Professional Officer for BASW Cymru, who stood alongside the volunteers from Left Outside Alone for the second year running, in a peaceful protest, against homelessness.