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Gathering to celebrate the life of longest serving former leader Dennis Gower

As a nation we need to uphold our international responsibilities

Since publishing our manifesto for social work, BASW has been working closely with Alex Cunningham MP to quiz UK Ministers on our policy and campaign asks.

This blog looks at three specific policy asks around asylum and immigration.

BASW, SWU & UNISON have jointly written to Social Work England to seek an urgent resolution to ongoing Fitness to Practice delays.

Too often, people with lived experience are asked to contribute without proper recompense

The UK needs a fairer, more humane asylum system

Genuine co-production is essential for good policy-making

BASW recently attended the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Global Delegates Meeting and Conference in Panama, where BASW CEO Dr Ruth Allen was also announced as the new IFSW Europe President.

The ‘Safety of Rwanda Bill’ has passed the Houses of Parliament stages and will go forward to receive Royal Assent.