Assisted Dying Bill faces key Commons vote BASW Chair, Julia Ross looks ahead to a crucial juncture for the assisted dying legislation in Westminster. Blog 3 Apr 2025
BASW secures assurances for protections for social workers in assisted dying bill Kim Leadbeater MP agreed to BASW’s request at a committee session in Westminster News 21 Mar 2025
Joint SASW and SWU statement on terms and conditions changes at Aberdeen City Council SASW and SWU understand Aberdeen City Council are proposing damaging changes to terms and conditions News 13 Mar 2025
Role of social work recognised in assisted dying legislation | BASW Reaction Proposals for assisted dying in England and Wales are currently being debated in Westminster. News 12 Feb 2025
ADASS Autumn Survey | BASW England Response ADASS have published findings from their 2024 Autumn Survey. News 8 Nov 2024
UK Covid-19 Inquiry | Share your views with BASW BASW is consulting with social workers ahead of module six on adult social care. 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
National Care Service (NCS) Scotland Bill pre-Stage 2 consultation response from SASW A response to proposed amendments from the Scottish Gvoernment, carried out by the Scottish Parliament Health, Social Care and Sport Committee. News 19 Sep 2024
Response to post legislative scrutiny of the Child Poverty Act by the Scottish Parliament A joint response from SASW and Social Work Scotland to post legislative scrutiny of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act News 13 Sep 2024
The Covid-19 Inquiry Report: Module One – Resilience and Preparedness | BASW England Statement The BASW England Statement reflects on The Covid-19 Inquiry Report News 24 Jul 2024