BASW & SWU statement on the situation in Israel and Palestine/Gaza BASW & SWU statement on situation in Israel and Palestine/Gaza. Updated 3rd May 2024 News 3 May 2024
The Importance of Lived Experience Genuine co-production is essential for good policy-making Blog 25 Apr 2024
BASW Responds to Passing of Rwanda Bill The ‘Safety of Rwanda Bill’ has passed the Houses of Parliament stages and will go forward to receive Royal Assent. News 23 Apr 2024
Scottish Government consultation on ending conversion practices in Scotland response Response by SASW to the Scottish Government's consultation on ending conversion practices in Scotland News 17 Apr 2024
Scrap the two-child limit & benefit cap Ending these measures would lift thousands of children out of poverty. Blog 3 Apr 2024
Two years since Russian invasion of Ukraine BASW's Ukraine Leadership Group share their reflections on the two-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. Blog 23 Feb 2024
UK Government decision to downgrade Ministerial role for disabled people "distressing" BASW England has slammed the UK Government's decision to remove a dedicated ministerial role for disabled people. News 19 Dec 2023
Rwanda Bill passes first hurdle in UK Parliament BASW joined with human rights and social justice organisations to call on MPs to vote against the UK Government's controversial Rwanda Bill. News 14 Dec 2023
Plans to increase salary thresholds for workers from overseas opposed by BASW It fails to recognise the significant importance and contribution of overseas workers in filling the many vacant roles in our health and social care services, whilst also denying those same workers the opportunity to be with their families. News 8 Dec 2023