#WhyICare: Social workers on the importance of engaging with the Review of Children's Social Care in England The Review has been called a "once in a generation" opportunity to shape the future of children's social care. News 13 Dec 2021
Human Rights Day 2021: Civil society groups urge Government to secure Human Rights Act This atmosphere of hostility towards human rights and legal accountability in the UK cannot continue. News 10 Dec 2021
Health and Care Bill goes to House of Lords for scrutiny BASW England wrote to Lords ahead of Tuesday’s Second Reading with a briefing about the key issues within the Bill. News 10 Dec 2021
"Invaluable" Cross-Party Group on Social Work to hold first meeting in January Find out more about the Scottish Parliament's first ever Cross-Party Group on Social Work News 8 Dec 2021
Chief Social Workers write to colleagues following Arthur Labinjo-Hughes tragedy The letter comes after the Government announced a national review into the case. News 7 Dec 2021
BASW UK provides briefing to MPs on Arthur Labinjo-Hughes case The briefing was used by several MPs to call for properly resourced children’s social care News 7 Dec 2021
BASW in the media: responding to launch of Government national review into Arthur Labinjo-Hughes tragedy BASW UK CEO Ruth Allen was interviewed by Channel 4 News, BASW England National Director Maris Stratulis spoke to ITV Central News, while BASW England Professional Officer Paul Shuttleworth appeared on BBC Radio Leicester. News 7 Dec 2021
BASW responds to the Government national review launched following the tragic death of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes There must absolutely be answers and learning from this terrible tragedy and social workers need to be supported to do the vital work they do. News 6 Dec 2021