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
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
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
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
BASW welcomes inspection into Home Office age assessments The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an inspection of the Home Office’s use of age assessment. News 12 Sep 2024