Social workers write to Priti Patel opposing inhumane Police Bill that discriminates against Romani and Traveller families The British Association of Social Workers, the Social Workers Union and partner organisations express concern that recent guidance is inhumane and unlawful. News 2 Dec 2021
BJSW Editor’s Choice vlog: in conversation with Will Mason and Lisa Bunting BJSW co-editor Dr Reima Ana Maglajlic speaks to Will Mason and Lisa Bunting about their research into inequalities in UK child welfare interventions. News 1 Dec 2021
World Social Work Day 2022 WSWD Poster launched by the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) News 25 Nov 2021
Review of Children's Social Care agrees to Children's Rights Impact Assessment: BASW England response BASW England’s members have consistently stated that children's rights must be at the heart of the Review of Children's Social Care. News 24 Nov 2021
This week in Westminster - Tuesday 23 November Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster. News 23 Nov 2021
Social Work Awards 2021: Celebrating outstanding practice in our profession 12 BASW members were finalists at this year's Social Work Awards. News 19 Nov 2021
Share your views: CQC new strategy and initial proposals for the Quality Assurance of Local Authorities The BASW England response will be general and based on key themes identified from member responses. News 19 Nov 2021
BASW England announces new chair and committee members The committee helps shape the direction and priorities of BASW England. News 18 Nov 2021
New ways of working – an update from BASW UK & SWU A message from Gerry Nosowska (BASW chair), Ruth Allen (BASW CEO), and John McGowan (SWU General Secretary) News 9 Nov 2021
BASW and SWU statements on compulsory Covid-19 vaccination The statement covers the current context, implications and ethical considerations of compulsory Covid-19 vaccinations for social workers. News 1 Nov 2021