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If you live in England or Wales, there’s a very good chance you’ve got elections to vote in on 2nd May.

BASW's general election manifesto for Scotland has been launched. Read our asks of the next UK Government on social work policies that affect Scotland.

BASW Cymru has congratulated Vaughan Gething MS on becoming the new First Minister of Wales and have called on him to make firm commitments around his manifesto pledges.

Ahead of this year's World Social Work Day, our Communications and Public Affairs Officer, considers the impact of humanity's biggest democratic year ever and the link between collective wellbeing and democracy for society.

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.

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

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

Stage one of National Care Service (NCS) Bill delayed until March 24

An update on the petition for student bursaries in Scotland.

In December 2023, Minister Todd wrote a letter to the Health and Sport Committee and a revised Financial Memorandum was issued. Read more about what this means for the bill itself and social work in Scotland.