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BASW member, Dr Sarah Pollock discusses why an incoming Westminster government must finally move beyond 'evidence gathering' and act on developing a social work workforce strategy in England

BASW has set out 40 priorities for the next UK Government that we’ll be highlighted to all political parties ahead of the General Election. Our blog series takes a deeper look at each of the policy asks in turn.

BASW has set out 40 priorities for the next UK Government that we’ll be highlighted to all political parties ahead of the General Election. Our blog series takes a deeper look at each of the policy asks in turn.

The ‘Safety of Rwanda Bill’ has passed the Houses of Parliament stages and will go forward to receive Royal Assent.

BASW's Ukraine Leadership Group share their reflections on the two-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.

The UK Government has announced the introduction of the Care Workforce Pathway, a national career structure for the adult social care workforce.

An update on the petition for student bursaries in Scotland.

BASW joined with human rights and social justice organisations to call on MPs to vote against the UK Government's controversial Rwanda Bill.

It fails to recognise the significant importance and contribution of overseas workers in filling the many vacant roles in our health and social care services, whilst also denying those same workers the opportunity to be with their families.

This year we're raising funds for charities that support refugees and asylum seekers across the UK, including the Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN), who provide safety and support to unaccompanied asylum seeking children.