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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 provides an initial reaction and summary of the UK Chancellor's Spring Budget.

The National Care Service passed its first test in Parliament and will now progress to stage 2. The Bill passed using the Scottish Government’s majority but there are clear challenges ahead for the bill, and for social work’s position within it.

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

Updated on 20 February 2024.

National Director Carolyn Ewart BASW NI highlights key issues for social work on BBC News

The Welsh Government has published a new strategy to tackle child poverty in Wales.

BASW England has cautiously welcomed the £600 million support package for councils across England.

Answer questions about things like health and well-being, pay and conditions, and what you like about working in the sector.

BASW and SWU have joined with 130 organisations to call on the next UK Government to make good childhoods a national priority.