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BASW Celebrates International Women's Day 2025

BASW Diaspora Social Workers Special Interest Group Co-Chair, Duc Tran shares his thoughts with us on the importance of community, networks and peer support ahead of the upcoming Diaspora Dialogues Conference.

Plans to ban conversion therapy practices were omitted from the King's Speech, which BASW and SWU describe as 'disappointing and concerning.'

Janet Walker, Chair of BASW's International Committee, shares her thoughts and reflections on Black History Month 2023, which this year celebrates the theme 'Saluting our Sisters.'

BASW wishes you a happy LGBTQ+ History Month!

Nicola and Sally - two carers who work with BASW - share their experiences as we mark Carers Week 2022.

BASW England are asking members to take a survey which will help us formulate a response to government proposals

SWU is establishing a ‘campaign’ fund for our members to call on to ensure campaigns throughout 2021/22 can be responsive to changing priorities, quick to deliver and high impact.

Report adds further urgency to calls for reform of social care.

BASW recognises and stands in active opposition to the stigma, oppression, stereotyping and abuse that many trans people experience.