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
NICE Guidelines relevant to social workers Guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) relevant to social work practice. 19 November 2025
Ten top tips for social work students in Northern Ireland Welcome to the world of social work! 17 September 2025
Member Briefing: Post Qualifying Standards and Induction for Children and Families Social Workers Member Briefing from the Children & Families Group 24 April 2025
BASW England Response to Health and Social Care Committee Call for Evidence February 2025 28 March 2025
Social Work with Adults who have Huntington's Disease New Practice Guidance for Social Workers 11 February 2025
Social work in NHS hospitals: Opportunities and challenges New research into the current state of social work in acute hospitals 4 December 2024
Guidance for Newly Qualified Social Workers in Scotland This document by SASW provides top tips and guidance for NQSW's as they start their career in Scotland. 28 November 2024
Social Work Placement Experience Report by SASW (Report Appendix) Social work placement experience report index 28 June 2024