BASW calls for Access to Work Scheme to be protected Warning to Ministers that the proposed changes could hinder disabled people’s right to work News 16 Jul 2025
Cuts & concessions: UK Government’s Welfare Bill passes After more changes, the government gets its controversial welfare reforms through the Commons News 10 Jul 2025
Mental Health Bill approaches its final stages Plans to reform the Mental Health Act will soon be approved by MPs News 1 Jul 2025
UK Government survives Welfare Bill scare The government’s welfare reforms squeak through the first stage, but at a huge cost News 1 Jul 2025
BASW at Labour Party Conference 2024 BASW reports back from an eventful Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. News 15 Oct 2024
BASW Celebrates Neurodiversity Celebration Week Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place 13-19 March. News 16 Mar 2023
#TestAccessRights: Family carer unable to see son due to blanket care home restrictions BASW continues to campaign for safe access to care homes for social workers and families. News 10 Feb 2021
BASW England and BASW Cymru response to proposed reforms to Mental Health Act The proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act aim to provide greater choice and autonomy for patients in a mental health crisis News 13 Jan 2021
I fought the law - and the law won Phillip Mitchell, Professional Officer at BASW Cymru, provides a detailed and engaging introduction to the Law in Wales Practice Policy & Education Group (PPEG). Blog 19 Oct 2020