News

BASW England welcomes the release of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Report: “It’s Silent – Race, Racism, and Safeguarding Children”.

A blog on diversity in senior social work roles by SASW Professional Officer, Susan Dobson.

The BASW England Statement reflects on The Covid-19 Inquiry Report

The Independent Review of gender identity services for children and young people has published its final report and recommendations.

Annabel Smith, Professional Lead for Social Care in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and member of the BASW social work in health group, shares some of her thoughts on children’s mental health.

BASW member, Claire Williams reflects on her role as a CAMHS social worker for Children's Mental Health Week.

Dinner at DGS (Dunbar Grammar School) is an intergenerational dinner club that brings people of all ages together on a weekly basis. This brilliant project, was visited by STV News who described it as "a roaring success".

Over 100 civil society organisations – including BASW UK – have written to the Prime Minister, calling for the Government to abandon the proposed cut, which is worth over £1000 a year.

As a social worker, BASW vice-chair Lewis Roberts sees rising poverty levels and the devastating impact this is having on society