BASW backs AMHP Leads Network speaking out on 'deeply troubling' change to Mental Health Bill The proposed change will bring 'disastrous unintended consequences' say the AMHP Leads Network News 1 Apr 2025
Spring Statement 2025 BASW provides initial reaction and analysis to the chancellor’s statement. News 26 Mar 2025
BASW secures assurances for protections for social workers in assisted dying bill Kim Leadbeater MP agreed to BASW’s request at a committee session in Westminster News 21 Mar 2025
Consultation response to SSSC proposals on expanding the register A consultation response from SASW News 19 Mar 2025
UK Government announces significant proposed changes to welfare system The Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall unveiled the changes in a statement to the House of Commons. News 19 Mar 2025
Joint SASW and SWU statement on terms and conditions changes at Aberdeen City Council SASW and SWU understand Aberdeen City Council are proposing damaging changes to terms and conditions News 13 Mar 2025
Launch of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Report | BASW England Response BASW England welcomes the release of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Report: “It’s Silent – Race, Racism, and Safeguarding Children”. News 11 Mar 2025
BASW insists government’s immigration bill must abolish the NAAB The Border Security, Asylum & Immigration Bill is being scrutinised by MPs. News 5 Mar 2025
Gaza: A response by BASW to recent proposals by the US President BASW adds its voice to the widespread condemnation of the comments News 4 Mar 2025
Response to consultation on Debt Recovery (Mental Health Moratorium) Scotland Regulations SASW's response to the Scottish Government proposals for a mental health debt mortarium News 3 Mar 2025