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Campaigning efforts have led to provision of more equitable support

Following years of campaigning, the government has finally introduced the Public Office (Accountability) Bill to parliament.

Bev Crisp, a member of BASW and a social work apprentice in a local authority, reflects on the importance of relationships in social work practice her first placement following attendance at a North Yorkshire Branch event.

MPs vote in favour of progressing assisted dying legislation

BASW Chair, Julia Ross looks ahead to a crucial juncture for the assisted dying legislation in Westminster.

Kim Leadbeater MP agreed to BASW’s request at a committee session in Westminster

The UK Government has responded to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report

BASW England welcomes commitment to introduce a new Hillsborough Law.

BASW member, Dr Sarah Pollock discusses why an incoming Westminster government must finally move beyond 'evidence gathering' and act on developing a social work workforce strategy in England

The UK Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights has issued a call to the Government, urging it to take further steps in improving state responses to major tragedies.