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British Association of Social Workers

The independent professional membership organisation for social work across the UK

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BASW Membership is available to qualified social workers, or students studying for a recognised social work qualification in the UK.

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BASW at Westminster

Working across the UK to influence governments and politicians in the interests of social work and social workers
Social Workers Union (SWU)
BASW members can access discounted membership for the Social Workers Union (SWU), the only UK trade union for social workers run by social workers.

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Support

BASW members can access a range of support and benefits for social workers

Social work around the UK

BASW Cymru

Representing all of social work, social workers, students and NQSW's across Wales. Find out more

BASW England

Representing all of social work, social workers, students and NQSW's across England. Find out more

Northern Ireland

Representing all of social work, social workers, students and NQSW's across Northern Ireland. Find out more.

SASW

Representing all of social work, social workers, students and NQSW's across Scotland.  Find out more.

Events
Find discounted social work events, CPD, groups, local branches and network meetings. (Event bookings are currently offline whist we carry out essential improvements - please bear with us - thank you!)

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Renewals

BASW membership renews after each year of membership. If you pay by monthly direct debit and your circumstances are unchanged your BASW membership will renew automatically

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If your circumstances are different please contact the membership team to let us know so that we can update your details. Contact the team.

Ways to pay

To make a one-off annual payment call the membership team on 0121 622 8401 / 8406 to pay by credit or debit card.

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Call us with your account details to hand on 0121 622 8401.

Latest articles, PSW and resources from BASW

After the Earthquakes

BASW CEO Ruth Allen reflects on her recent visit to Turkey and the Turkish Association of Social Workers to find out about and support the ongoing social work response to the catastrophic February 2023 quake.
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