'Now is the time to stand up for social work' - BASW chair blog Julia Ross outlines her vision and objectives as the new chair of BASW, the UK’s independent voice for social work. Blog 5 Jul 2022
Social Work Benevolent Trust: Join our board of trustees SWBT provides support to social workers facing financial hardship. News 28 Jun 2022
BASW in Westminster update: 14 June 2022 Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster. News 14 Jun 2022
Cost of living crisis: Chancellor makes ‘Emergency Budget’ announcement Unable to ignore the calls for action, the Chancellor came to the House of Commons today with an announcement on measures the Government were going to take in light of the growing pressure on households News 26 May 2022
Consultation on proposed changes to the MCA Code of Practice, including guidance on the new Liberty Protection Safeguards: DHSC policy workshops for social workers News 21 Apr 2022
"Social workers are on the frontline and the Government should be listening to them" — MPs debate impact of pandemic on social work News 24 Mar 2022
This Week in Westminster: War in Ukraine, Nationality and Borders Bill, Human Rights Act Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster. News 8 Mar 2022
BASW launches first annual survey of membership, revealing what social workers want to overcome current challenges Survey reveals the motivations, hopes and ambitions of social workers, plus current challenges and priorities for the future. News 7 Mar 2022
Solihull joint targeted area inspection (JTAI): BASW England synopsis The JTAI was published on 21 February 2022 News 23 Feb 2022