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
BASW Cymru cautiously welcomes new child poverty strategy for Wales The Welsh Government has published a new strategy to tackle child poverty in Wales. News 2 Feb 2024
Children's Mental Health Week 2024 Annabel Smith, Professional Lead for Social Care in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and member of the BASW social work in health group, shares some of her thoughts on children’s mental health. Blog 31 Jan 2024
Children's Mental Health Week 2024 | BASW Blog BASW member, Claire Williams reflects on her role as a CAMHS social worker for Children's Mental Health Week. Blog 30 Jan 2024
BASW responds to UK Government's Support Package for Councils in England BASW England has cautiously welcomed the £600 million support package for councils across England. News 26 Jan 2024
Survey of the social care workforce: Social Care Wales 2024 survey is now live Answer questions about things like health and well-being, pay and conditions, and what you like about working in the sector. News 24 Jan 2024
UK Government sets out plans to develop the domestic care workforce | BASW England Response The UK Government has announced the introduction of the Care Workforce Pathway, a national career structure for the adult social care workforce. News 11 Jan 2024
UK Government decision to downgrade Ministerial role for disabled people "distressing" BASW England has slammed the UK Government's decision to remove a dedicated ministerial role for disabled people. News 19 Dec 2023
Autism Alliance report highlights impact of social care crisis on autistic adults BASW England stands in support of the Autism Alliance's crucial campaign, 'Breaking Point – closing the gap in care for autistic adults in England.' News 27 Nov 2023