Member only content Why we need Agency Social Workers In this short blog, BASW Independents Committee Member, Miss Sairah Ahmad discusses the importance of agency social workers from an adult social care perspective. Blog 9 Mar 2026
When the Social Worker Has the Diagnosis: Why Lived Experience Isn’t a Liability BASW Student Ambassador, Shannon McClenaghan reflects on the relationship between lived experience and practice. Blog 12 Feb 2026
Student bursary consultation opportunity to 'radically strengthen' social work, says BASW The Government has announced a consultation to improve financial support for social work students in England. News 9 Feb 2026
Independent Practice | What's it all about? New for 2026, a monthly feature shining a spotlight on Independent Social Work across the UK Blog 5 Jan 2026
BASW Cymru & SWU seek political support for working conditions campaign BASW Cymru & SWU met with members of the Senedd News 12 Nov 2025
BASW Student Ambassador Scheme opens for applications! Could you be a BASW Student Ambassador? News 24 Oct 2025
BASW England secures student bursary win Campaigning efforts have led to provision of more equitable support News 16 Oct 2025
Feeding the beast that bites? A blog by SASW member Henry Mathias In this blog, Henry explores the Scottish Government's methods of consultation Blog 2 Oct 2025
BASW Celebrates International Day of Older Persons “As social workers we recognise the critical role that older adults play in current and future societies and economies." Blog 29 Sep 2025