National Mental Health and Wellbeing plan: Learn more & help us shape BASW England's response We're holding a special online workshop and launching a survey for members. News 20 May 2022
The Queen’s Speech: What should social workers be aware of? Kerri Prince, Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster. News 11 May 2022
Key legislation becomes law after passing through the UK Parliament — BASW in Westminster Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster News 4 May 2022
Local Elections 2022: Use Your Vote! Kerri Prince, BASW Public and Political Affairs Lead, previews this week's local elections. News 3 May 2022
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Social Work elects new committee New faces joining the group include Lord Alf Dubs, Lord Hall, and Baroness Uddin. News 29 Apr 2022
Hospital discharge High Court ruling — BASW England statement Discharging people from hospitals to care home settings at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic ruled unlawful by High Court News 28 Apr 2022
Police Bill: BASW UK stands in solidarity with Gypsy, Traveller and nomadic people ‘Day of Solidarity’ with Gypsy and Traveller people, ahead of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill’s Royal Assent News 26 Apr 2022
Local Elections 2022: BASW England manifesto for social work BASW England is calling on representatives from all parties to pledge their support for social workers and the children, adults and families who use their services News 22 Apr 2022
Home Office plans to ‘process asylum-seekers’ in Rwanda — BASW UK statement The UK continues to become an increasingly hostile environment. News 19 Apr 2022
International Romani Day - 8 April 2022 BASW and SWU stand together with Romani communities in the UK and around the world. News 8 Apr 2022