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
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
BASW at Westminster | January Update A round-up of BASW’s recent work at Westminster on behalf of members, the social work profession and people with lived experience. Blog 29 Jan 2025
BASW seeks to strengthen government’s Mental Health Bill The proposals were debated in the House of Lords this week. News 26 Nov 2024
New Mental Health Bill introduced for England and Wales BASW reacts to the UK Government's proposals. News 8 Nov 2024
CQC’s State of Care Report 2023/24 | BASW England Response The report presents a stark overview of the increasing challenges within England’s health and social care systems. News 4 Nov 2024
BASW England Celebrates Social Worker of the Year Awards The ceremony took place on Friday, 8 November. News 1 Nov 2024
Adults with incapacity amendments Act - consultation response by SASW Response to a consultation on Adults with Incapacity by the Scottish Government News 17 Oct 2024
Why now is the time to attend: CPL, support and building your networks SASW's Events & Marketing Officer, Sarah Jackson explains the importance of networking and training for developing your social work practice in this short blog. Blog 30 Sep 2024
Response to post legislative scrutiny of the Child Poverty Act by the Scottish Parliament A joint response from SASW and Social Work Scotland to post legislative scrutiny of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act News 13 Sep 2024