Refugee rights must be protected BASW supports cross-party amendments to maintain the full rights of individuals under Dublin III regulation. News 2 Jul 2020
PM must prioritise children as much as health and economy Plea from over 150 organisations including Social Workers Union News 1 Jul 2020
Social Workers Express Deep Concern at the Resignation of RQIA Board BASW NI is deeply concerned at the resignation of the RQIA Board & welcomes an independent review into the mass resignations. News 25 Jun 2020
Recognition Matters Recognition Matter is a knowledge exchange project led by six women who have shared perspectives on child welfare and protection. News 24 Jun 2020
BASW Cymru welcomes the publishing of the ‘Care Home Voices Report’ from the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales BASW Cymru had petitioned the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales about our deep concerns for the well-being and human rights of older people in care homes, whose voices have been effectively silenced throughout lockdown. News 22 Jun 2020
SASW Briefing to Justice Committee on Stage 2 Children (Scotland) Bill Read our briefing to the Justice Committee on Stage 2 of the Children (Scotland) Bill. News 22 Jun 2020
ADASS report exposes a seriously underfunded care system Maris Stratulis National Director for BASW England comments on the ADASS Budget survey News 18 Jun 2020
BASW urges government to continue to provide free school meals this summer. Children will go hungry if the Government doesn’t support families who are facing financial hardship through the summer holidays. News 16 Jun 2020
BASW urges the Northern Ireland Executive to continue to provide free school meals this summer News 16 Jun 2020
Social workers could be overwhelmed when children return to school Increased referrals will put services under pressure News 29 May 2020