News

In this blog, a member of our expert advisory group tells us about her positive and negative experiences of support and her worries for the future as she and her son transition from children to adult services.

BASW England has been confirmed as the new headline sponsor for the Social Worker of the Year Awards for the next three years.

UK political party leaders have been warned that vulnerable adults and children living in cold, damp, mouldy homes is a national scandal in an open letter from campaigners.

The Independent Review of gender identity services for children and young people has published its final report and recommendations.

Better services prevent escalation to statutory intervention

Ending these measures would lift thousands of children out of poverty.

BASW's general election manifesto for Scotland has been launched. Read our asks of the next UK Government on social work policies that affect Scotland.

Happy World Social Work Day!

The Welsh Government has published a new strategy to tackle child poverty in Wales.

Annabel Smith, Professional Lead for Social Care in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and member of the BASW social work in health group, shares some of her thoughts on children’s mental health.