BASW's initial response to the report from the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act 1983. We will issue a full response once we have consulted with our members.
Seventeen inspiring social workers, teams and organisations have been honoured for their outstanding achievements and described as ‘ambassadors for the profession’ after they took home top prizes at the national Social Worker of the Year Awards 2018.
John McGowan, SWU General Secretary, is calling upon social workers to answer a few questions in an effort create better working conditions in their ongoing campaigning with BASW.
BASW and SWU took a significant step in influencing policy makers yesterday by lobbying MPs from across the country and political divide to improve working conditions for social workers at a parliamentary reception.
The UK as a whole voted to leave the EU, although in both Scotland and Northern Ireland the majority vote was for remain. This statement provides an update on the BASW statement on Brexit issued in October 2017.
BASW would like to hear your views on the types of social work learning, events and activities you would find valuable in building Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for you or the people you are working with.