Assisted Dying Bill faces key Commons vote BASW Chair, Julia Ross looks ahead to a crucial juncture for the assisted dying legislation in Westminster. Blog 3 Apr 2025
Social work is a progressive global force for human rights & social justice BASW International Chair, Janet Walker considers social work's important role in an increasingly unstable world. Blog 3 Apr 2025
Appointment of new BASW Cymru Professional Officer The British Association of Social Workers Cymru (BASW Cymru) is very pleased to welcome Dr Christian Beech to the role of Professional Officer, following a comprehensive recruitment process. News 2 Apr 2025
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
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 Co-Chair of BASW's Neurodivergent Social Workers Special interest Group, Scott Richardson shares his reflections on Neurodiversity Celebration Week Blog 19 Mar 2025
Promoting intergenerational practice on World Social Work Day BASW Council Member, Lyn Romeo explores the importance of this year's theme for World Social Work Day Blog 13 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