The World Forum for Democracy | The Council of Europe, Strasbourg 6-8 November 2023 BASW CEO, Dr Ruth Allen and BASW Council member, Omar Mohamed recently attended the World Forum for Democracy. News 21 Nov 2023
BASW joins campaigners to press for fair uprating of benefits Ahead of the Autumn Statement, campaigners are ramping up calls for the Chancellor to deliver greater support for low-income families. News 20 Nov 2023
BASW comments on Home Secretary’s remarks on homelessness BASW statement in response to the Home Secretary's recent remarks about homelessness. News 6 Nov 2023
No Margin for Error Read SASW's blog for International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2023 Blog 17 Oct 2023
Mileage rates increase in Scotland called for by SASW SASW are calling on the Scottish Government to offer social workers and social care workers a fair mileage rate, on a par with NHS colleagues, for travel while working. News 13 Oct 2023
BASW & SWU Statement on Israel-Palestine conflict Initial Statement on 12 October 2023 News 12 Oct 2023
Illegal Migration Act | BASW UK Statement Read BASW UK's statement in response to the recently passed Illegal Migration Act. News 27 Jul 2023
Letter from SASW to Scottish Labour- Two Child Cap Policy SASW writes to Scottish Labour to voice concerns on Two Child Cap Policy. News 26 Jul 2023
A Letter to the UK Chancellor urging him to increase the non-taxable mileage allowance for social workers BASW England & SASW write to the UK Chancellor to urge him to consider the non-taxable mileage allowance News 19 Jul 2023
BASW Statement on Biological Methods of Age Assessment This statement gives a summary of the situation, the role of social workers and BASW’s response. News 6 Jul 2023