Social workers should feel safe at work - petition launched BASW and SWU launch petition calling on government to add social workers to the list of professions that it is an additional offence to assault. News 8 Apr 2021
A Vaccination Passport? BASW explores the idea and possible impact of vaccine passports on social work News 8 Apr 2021
MPs debate World Social Work Day 2021 BASW worked with David Simmonds MP to secure the debate News 19 Mar 2021
BASW writes to MP about Social Work Employment Services (SWES) The letter to Ruth Cadbury MP outlined the employment service set up by BASW, which we are keen to promote as a model of best practice News 4 Mar 2021
BASW responds to Budget 2021 There was nothing in this budget for social work, social care or health services and the incredibly hard-pressed workforce. News 3 Mar 2021
BASW UK Statement on The 2021 Budget BASW UK has outlined its priorities for the upcoming Budget on 3 March News 1 Mar 2021
This Week in Westminster - Friday 5 February Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster News 5 Feb 2021
Update from Alison Bavidge to Independent Sector and Independent Social Workers Update from Alison Bavidge to Independent Sector and Independent Social Workers on vaccines eligibility. News 29 Jan 2021
Survey unveils the heavy toll on social workers – a “forgotten frontline” – as restrictions limit their capacity to safeguard vulnerable adults and children A survey of 1119 social workers across the UK by the British Association of Social Workers has revealed a string of concerns, as well as practice issues. News 28 Jan 2021
This Week in Westminster - Friday 22 January Kerri Prince, Public and Political Affairs Lead for BASW UK, provides members with an update from Westminster News 22 Jan 2021