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
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
Homes not Hospitals At the 2019 BASW UK Conference and AGM a Motion was passed that BASW endorsed the association to focus on human rights practice, and to work with partners in this area. 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
BASW England fully supports the calls for urgent government action to end the scandal of family homelessness. Response to the Children’s Commissioner report on the impact of eviction and homelessness on vulnerable children. News 28 Aug 2020
How to Survive in Social Work Social Workers Union General Secretary, John McGowan and BASW Cymru Ambassador Dr Neil Thompson release new book Blog 26 Aug 2020
BASW Vodcast with recently re-elected BASW Chair, Gerry Nosowska BASW CEO Ruth Allen is joined by Gerry to talk about the priorities for the coming years News 24 Jul 2020