Lighting the Way: Supporting the growth of health-based social work through effective assessment of practice-based learning | Member Blog In this blog, member Lisa Brett condenses key lessons learned from her consultancy work in supporting the growth of social work in different sectors, focusing primarily on social work in health settings. Blog 14 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
BASW seeks to strengthen government’s Mental Health Bill The proposals were debated in the House of Lords this week. News 26 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
'Moving on' from care into adulthood consultation a consultation response from SASW A response to a Scottish Government consultation on transitions News 15 Oct 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
BASW General Election Blog: Continuity of Care & Support BASW is calling on the next UK Government to support the social work sector to ensure continuity of care and support. Blog 10 Jun 2024
BASW Statement on Infected Blood Inquiry final report Statement from the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) in response to the infected blood scandal inquiry findings. News 22 May 2024
The Cass Review: Final Report The Independent Review of gender identity services for children and young people has published its final report and recommendations. News 10 Apr 2024
BASW England responds to Edenfield report BASW England acknowledges the release of the Edenfield report, an independent review of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). News 22 Feb 2024