BASW seeks to strengthen government’s Mental Health Bill The proposals were debated in the House of Lords this week. News 26 Nov 2024
CQC’s State of Care Report 2023/24 | BASW England Response The report presents a stark overview of the increasing challenges within England’s health and social care systems. News 4 Nov 2024
The Covid-19 Inquiry Report: Module One – Resilience and Preparedness | BASW England Statement The BASW England Statement reflects on The Covid-19 Inquiry Report News 24 Jul 2024
BASW Statement on Infected Blood Inquiry final report Statement from the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) in response to the infected blood scandal inquiry findings. News 22 May 2024
The Cass Review: Final Report The Independent Review of gender identity services for children and young people has published its final report and recommendations. News 10 Apr 2024
BASW England responds to Edenfield report BASW England acknowledges the release of the Edenfield report, an independent review of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). News 22 Feb 2024
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