Palliative Care Matters for All: Strategy consultation response from SASW SASW's response to the Scottish Government's Palliative Care for all strategy consultation News 10 Jan 2025
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
I had a social worker once In this blog, a member of our expert advisory group tells us about her positive and negative experiences of support and her worries for the future as she and her son transition from children to adult services. Blog 17 May 2024
Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) BILL consultation response SASW Scottish Government consultation on the LDAN Bill, SASW response News 21 Apr 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
BASW Blog: 'Deaf Survivors of Domestic Abuse – Are we Listening?' Rebekah Pierre, BASW England Professional Officer, reflects on how social workers can better support deaf people who experience domestic abuse. Blog 19 Jul 2021
Health and Social Care Bill – Hospital Discharge proposals: BASW England response The proposals must give people the opportunity to be listened to, heard, and involved in making decisions about their care and treatment. News 16 Jul 2021
BASW England policy response: Health and Social Care Bill BASW England is consulting with members on the proposals within the Health and Care Bill and the implications for social work. News 16 Jul 2021
BASW England responds to news about urgent proceedings issued against SoS for Health and Social Care - as the number of people with learning disabilities dying from Covid-19 continues to rise The Government needs to change vaccine prioritisation to prevent further deaths. News 29 Jan 2021