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
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
Joint SASW and SWU statement on terms and conditions changes at Aberdeen City Council SASW and SWU understand Aberdeen City Council are proposing damaging changes to terms and conditions News 13 Mar 2025
BASW insists government’s immigration bill must abolish the NAAB The Border Security, Asylum & Immigration Bill is being scrutinised by MPs. News 5 Mar 2025
Response to consultation on Debt Recovery (Mental Health Moratorium) Scotland Regulations SASW's response to the Scottish Government proposals for a mental health debt mortarium News 3 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
BASW seeks assurances from government on foreign aid spending target Last week, the UK Government announced reductions in the foreign aid budget News 3 Mar 2025
Invasion of Ukraine three years on: a personal reflection on social work Gerry Nosowska shares her reflections on the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. Blog 25 Feb 2025
Ukraine: Where Next? BASW reflects on the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia Blog 24 Feb 2025