International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 17th October Ruth Allen, CEO BASW introduces a guest piece from Ana Radalescu, President of the International federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Europe region. News 16 Oct 2020
Carys Phillips appointed as Social Workers Union Chair for two year period John McGowan, General Secretary of the Social Workers Union (SWU), provides an update. Blog 13 Oct 2020
BASW in Westminster: Conservative Conference 2020 By Kerri Prince, Public and Political Affairs Lead for BASW UK News 7 Oct 2020
BASW’s voices for Black History Month…and beyond BASW member Pauline Sergeant on the conflicting thoughts she has over Black History Month Blog 7 Oct 2020
We must start to learn the lessons now: As if Expendable – Amnesty International report into the fate of care homes in Covid 19. Ruth Allen CEO BASW reflects on the urgent and painful failures which the report sets out. News 7 Oct 2020
September Council – Plans, Campaigns and Inclusion BASW Chair, Gerry Nosowska, reports back on the latest Council meeting Blog 28 Sep 2020
Joint Committee on Human Rights - The Government’s response to COVID-19: human rights implications In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government has announced measures which aim to protect individuals’ right to life (Article 2 ECHR) and further steps will need to be taken over the coming days, weeks and months. News 25 Sep 2020
The Social Care Sector COVID-19 Support Taskforce: final report BASW England provides an initial response to the taskforce report News 24 Sep 2020
BASW Chair Gerry Nosowska shares thanks, reflections and priorities for the year ahead Read the Chair’s speech to BASW UK Annual General Meeting 2020 News 24 Sep 2020
Building a Fairer Society: One vote at a time If you wish your voice to be heard, if you aren’t registered - register to vote now and encourage others to do the same News 18 Sep 2020