BASW initial response to the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care A full analytical look at the Review, its recommendations, and how it impacts all areas of social work will be forthcoming soon. News 23 May 2022
SWU and FosterTalk celebrate Foster Care Fortnight 2022 This year’s awareness campaign runs from May 9-22 and it showcases the commitment, passion, and dedication of foster carers. Blog 17 May 2022
Article 39 and SWU are among 30 signatories of joint letter calling for publication of Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel report Organisations concerned with the rights and welfare of looked after children believe this CSPRP report on 48 separate incidents could contain critical evidence about systemic failings. News 3 May 2022
Hospital discharge High Court ruling — BASW England statement Discharging people from hospitals to care home settings at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic ruled unlawful by High Court News 28 Apr 2022
BASW England releases new resource for children and families social workers The 'scoping review' document is more necessary than ever to help guide busy social workers to instigate both individual and societal change. News 23 Feb 2022
Care Review: BASW England 'Call for Ideas' submission BASW England has been strongly encouraging members to share their views - and we've also put together our own submission, which you can read here. News 17 Dec 2021
Review of Children's Social Care agrees to Children's Rights Impact Assessment: BASW England response BASW England’s members have consistently stated that children's rights must be at the heart of the Review of Children's Social Care. News 24 Nov 2021
End-of-life care and assisted dying - share your views and experiences as a social worker News 15 Oct 2021
Social care reform: BASW England response Government must ensure this move is at least the start of meeting the scale and urgency of the crisis facing social care across the UK. News 8 Sep 2021
Review of Children's Social Care 'Case for Change' report: BASW England response Our response to 'Case for Change' is now available to read and download. News 16 Aug 2021