People waiting for assessments, care or reviews: BASW England responds to ADASS member survey Brexit, the pandemic and austerity are recognised as major issues that continue to impact access to adult social care. News 7 Aug 2022
ADASS Spring Budget Survey 2022: BASW England response BASW England calls on the government to act now and invest in adult social care, or risk a devastating crisis this winter and beyond. News 19 Jul 2022
BJSW editor's choice vlog: In conversation with Sui-Ting Kong, Catrin Noone and Jane Shears As we strive towards a ‘better normal’, our guests offer key insights to implement hybrid social work practice and protect against the shortfalls that it might bring to the profession. Blog 11 Jul 2022
'Now is the time to stand up for social work' - BASW chair blog Julia Ross outlines her vision and objectives as the new chair of BASW, the UK’s independent voice for social work. Blog 5 Jul 2022
BASW England and SWU respond to consultations on DfE regulatory framework changes and SWE rule amendments These consultation responses were completed jointly between BASW and SWU and representatives of both memberships. News 7 Jun 2022
SWU and the GFTU mark International Workers’ Memorial Day 2022 GFTU General Secretary Doug Nicholls shared his thoughts with SWU on International Workers’ Memorial Day. Blog 28 Apr 2022
"Social workers are on the frontline and the Government should be listening to them" — MPs debate impact of pandemic on social work News 24 Mar 2022
This Week in Westminster: War in Ukraine, Nationality and Borders Bill, Human Rights Act Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster. News 8 Mar 2022
BASW launches first annual survey of membership, revealing what social workers want to overcome current challenges Survey reveals the motivations, hopes and ambitions of social workers, plus current challenges and priorities for the future. News 7 Mar 2022