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What has been announced and what else are we expecting from the new Labour government?

BASW Chair Julia Ross connected with new Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson and Janet Daby MP

“The quick abandonment of the Rwanda scheme by the new government is welcome, and we hope indicates a more humane and ethical approach to tackling problems the country faces.

BASW and SWU react to the election results

BASW congratulates all the winners and finalists of our 2024 social work journalism awards.

Thank you to everyone who joined us either in-person or online for our annual UK conference

Statement from the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) in response to the infected blood scandal inquiry findings.

Gathering to celebrate the life of longest serving former leader Dennis Gower

Since publishing our manifesto for social work, BASW has been working closely with Alex Cunningham MP to quiz UK Ministers on our policy and campaign asks.

The ‘Safety of Rwanda Bill’ has passed the Houses of Parliament stages and will go forward to receive Royal Assent.