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
BASW England Responds to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report The UK Government has responded to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report News 3 Mar 2025
Wales to remove profit from children's care welcomed by BASW Cymru Wales is the first country in the UK to remove profit from both residential and foster care for children. News 20 Feb 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
BASW England gives evidence on children’s social care inquiry Maris Stratulis, National Director of BASW England, appeared before the Education Select Committee as part of its reopened inquiry into children’s social care. News 8 Jan 2025
MPs vote to progress Assisted Dying Bill BASW will continue to engage with MPs on the proposals. News 26 Nov 2024
Chair’s Blog | Social Work, End of Life and Assisted Dying BASW UK Chair, Julia Ross reflects on issues being raised in the assisted dying debate. Blog 19 Nov 2024
BASW Supports 16-Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence BASW is sharing a range of resources in support of the 16 days campaign. Blog 18 Nov 2024