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
Launch of Skills for Care's A Workforce Strategy | BASW England response Role of social workers will be championed during implementation of strategy News 18 Jul 2024
The Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) 2023-2024 published by Skills for Care | BASW England Statement A summary of findings from the data included in the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) News 18 Jul 2024
Survey of the social care workforce: Social Care Wales 2024 survey is now live Answer questions about things like health and well-being, pay and conditions, and what you like about working in the sector. News 24 Jan 2024
UK Government sets out plans to develop the domestic care workforce | BASW England Response The UK Government has announced the introduction of the Care Workforce Pathway, a national career structure for the adult social care workforce. News 11 Jan 2024
A Letter to the UK Chancellor urging him to increase the non-taxable mileage allowance for social workers BASW England & SASW write to the UK Chancellor to urge him to consider the non-taxable mileage allowance News 19 Jul 2023
Talk to SWU during World Social Work Month at our workplace issues webinar on 30 March 2023 All social workers and social work students in the UK are welcome to attend this free online advice and representation session. News 14 Feb 2023
SWU Blog Part 3: Dog whistles at work – neurodiversity Practicing social worker Deb Solomon shares her experiences with dog whistles in the workplace. Deb is Chair of the BASW Neurodivergent Social Workers SIG and Co-Chair of the BASW Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Group. Blog 30 Jan 2023
SWU General Secretary and new BASW Chair reinforce their commitments to campaigning on Working Conditions John McGowan and Julia Ross speak on the importance of good employment practices and Trade Union support. News 6 Sep 2022
People waiting for assessments, care or reviews: BASW England responds to ADASS member survey Brexit, the pandemic and austerity are recognised as major issues that continue to impact access to adult social care. News 7 Aug 2022