Pay uplift for social workers still unclear after public sector pay announcement Today Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that 900,000 public sector workers are to get an above inflation pay rise. News 21 Jul 2020
Scottish Parliament Committee launches inquiry into impact of covid-19 on human rights The Equalities and Human Rights Committee have launched an inquiry into how Covid-19 has disproportionately affected the human rights of certain groups and individuals. News 17 Jul 2020
BASW vodcast: Steve Appleton, Regional Lead for Europe at the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL) Steve Appleton joins BASW CEO Ruth Allen for our latest Vodcast Blog 10 Jul 2020
Help us tackle homelessness Share your views and expertise and play you part in eradicating homelessness across Scotland. News 8 Jul 2020
Refugee rights must be protected BASW supports cross-party amendments to maintain the full rights of individuals under Dublin III regulation. News 2 Jul 2020
PM must prioritise children as much as health and economy Plea from over 150 organisations including Social Workers Union News 1 Jul 2020
Recognition Matters Recognition Matter is a knowledge exchange project led by six women who have shared perspectives on child welfare and protection. News 24 Jun 2020
SASW Briefing to Justice Committee on Stage 2 Children (Scotland) Bill Read our briefing to the Justice Committee on Stage 2 of the Children (Scotland) Bill. News 22 Jun 2020
BASW urges government to continue to provide free school meals this summer. Children will go hungry if the Government doesn’t support families who are facing financial hardship through the summer holidays. News 16 Jun 2020
BASW urges the Northern Ireland Executive to continue to provide free school meals this summer News 16 Jun 2020