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
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
Call to Enshrine Children’s Rights in Welsh Law with Launch of ‘Bil Pob Plentyn’ BASW Cymru at The Senedd to launch Bil Pob Plentyn, proposed legislation for the new Bill for babies, children and young people, which was developed by two cross-party groups. News 5 Jun 2025
Peers pick up the mantle on BASW’s age assessment amendments BASW’s campaign for a more ethical age assessment process is backed in the House of Lords News 5 Jun 2025
AI, Social Work, and Our Shared Future: A BASW UK Perspective BASW Chair, Julia Ross updates on BASW's work in relation to artificial intelligence in social work practice and policy. Blog 28 Apr 2025
Social work is a progressive global force for human rights & social justice BASW International Chair, Janet Walker considers social work's important role in an increasingly unstable world. Blog 3 Apr 2025
BASW seeks assurances from government on foreign aid spending target Last week, the UK Government announced reductions in the foreign aid budget News 3 Mar 2025
Member only content Generative AI & Social Work | BASW Member Consultation Share your thoughts with us on our draft statement. News 5 Dec 2024