Social work students urged to join bursary campaign Social work students and recent graduates have the opportunity to join a nationwide call to reform bursaries across England. News 4 May 2023
English Council Elections 2023 – What do the parties stand for? BASW's Public and Political Affairs Lead, Kerri Prince provides a preview of the local council elections in England. Blog 2 May 2023
BASW England welcomes ADASS report into reforming social care The ADASS report, "Time to act to save social care in England" proposes how care and support could be transformed in England. News 28 Apr 2023
BASW England comment on the publication of Safeguarding children with disabilities and complex health needs in residential settings: phase 2 report The publication of the phase 2 review from the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel presents a damning verdict on services that should be there to protect some of the most marginalised children with disabilities and complex needs. News 24 Apr 2023
Are Families With International Heritage Treated Equitably in Permanence Planning? In this guest blog, Carolyn Housman, CEO of Children and Families Across Borders explores cross-border kinship care in Scotland Blog 21 Apr 2023
Campaigns for fairer student bursaries take next steps forward Campaigners in England and Scotland write to parliamentarians making their case for fairer support for social work students. News 17 Apr 2023
SASW to hold Scottish Parliamentary Exhibition in June Find out more about the SASW Team's Parliamentary Exhibition in June News 13 Apr 2023
Deadline to register to vote To be eligible to vote in local elections in England on 4th May, you must ensure you're registered to vote by 17th April. News 11 Apr 2023
BASW devastated by death of social worker Marcia Grant Sheffield social worker died last week, as 12-year-old boy awaits trial. News 11 Apr 2023
The Hewitt Review | BASW England Statement The former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Patricia Hewitt was commissioned to lead an independent review of integrated care systems. News 5 Apr 2023