Four years for FtP is 'far too long': watchdog criticism of Social Work England Professional Standards Authority fails regulator on fitness to practise timeliness for fourth year in a row News 7 Apr 2026
Burnout isn’t an individual weakness, it’s a structural issue Safe working environments, not more resilience, is what’s needed, says social work trainer and leadership coach Le’Siran Edwards Viewpoint 7 Apr 2026
How will the Welsh election impact on social work and those it supports? With Plaid Cymru predicted to be the largest party and Reform second, Neeta Baicher takes a look at what the new political landscape could mean Viewpoint 7 Apr 2026
If no one’s telling their story, vulnerable children become the problem Jackie Gilbert on the importance of social workers holding the narrative for young people in crisis In focus 7 Apr 2026
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
Member only content Monthly Update from Prof. Sam Baron A message for all BASW members from our Interim CEO Blog 5 Mar 2026
Social Work in Ukraine: Professional Responsibility in a Time of Prolonged War Social Work in Ukraine: Professional Responsibility in a Time of Prolonged War Blog 23 Feb 2026
Elections 2026: Register to Vote Check out if there are elections in your area this May Blog 20 Feb 2026
Response to Scotland's Vision for Kinship Care Consultation from SASW Our response to the Scottish Government Vision for Kinship Care Consultation News 19 Feb 2026