BASW & ADASS push for Liberty Protection Safeguards The scheme has been delayed since before Covid News 7 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
BASW England responds to launch of Baroness Casey commission on adult social care Terms of reference for Baroness Casey's independent commission into adult social care have been published. News 2 May 2025
BASW welcomes investment for social and affordable homes The funding boost is aiming to build 18,000 new homes News 3 Apr 2025
Assisted Dying Bill faces key Commons vote BASW Chair, Julia Ross looks ahead to a crucial juncture for the assisted dying legislation in Westminster. Blog 3 Apr 2025
BASW backs AMHP Leads Network speaking out on 'deeply troubling' change to Mental Health Bill The proposed change will bring 'disastrous unintended consequences' say the AMHP Leads Network News 1 Apr 2025
BASW secures assurances for protections for social workers in assisted dying bill Kim Leadbeater MP agreed to BASW’s request at a committee session in Westminster News 21 Mar 2025
BASW at Westminster | January Update A round-up of BASW’s recent work at Westminster on behalf of members, the social work profession and people with lived experience. Blog 29 Jan 2025
Labour government announces new commission into adult social care in England "We do not need a new Commission to tell us what we already know." News 6 Jan 2025
BASW England Statement on the Local Government Finance Settlement 2025–26 Annual determination of funding for councils in England has been announced. News 20 Dec 2024