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Better services prevent escalation to statutory intervention

Our social security system should always guarantee our essentials.

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

If you live in England or Wales, there’s a very good chance you’ve got elections to vote in on 2nd May.

Ahead of this year's World Social Work Day, our Communications and Public Affairs Officer, considers the impact of humanity's biggest democratic year ever and the link between collective wellbeing and democracy for society.

BASW England is deeply shocked by the latest Government statistics revealing a 27% increase in the number of people sleeping rough in England compared to the previous year.

BASW England acknowledges the release of the Edenfield report, an independent review of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).

A BASW member blog

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.