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Last week countries met at the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) two-yearly General Meeting, with BASW representing the UK. Our chair Gerry Nosowska shares some highlights.

BASW proactively engaged a range of media outlets, to ensure our profession is represented in national discussions about the future of children’s social care in England.

People are now forced to make impossible choices between paying bills or feeding their families. We are calling on the UK Government to take action.

A full analytical look at the Review, its recommendations, and how it impacts all areas of social work will be forthcoming soon.

We're holding a special online workshop and launching a survey for members.

Kerri Prince, Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster.

Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides an overview of last week's Local Elections.

Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster

This year’s theme - social work for the future - will engage us in remembering why social work matters and what we bring to shaping the way our society develops.

Organisations concerned with the rights and welfare of looked after children believe this CSPRP report on 48 separate incidents could contain critical evidence about systemic failings.