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‘There’s far too much goodwill in social work’ Penny Wainwright* says a ‘put up and shut up’ culture is fuelling an exodus from the profession Viewpoint 9 Aug 2023
A new role for social workers in drug and alcohol treatment Jessica Bradley takes a look at what a changing landscape could mean for the profession In focus 9 Aug 2023
Ten concerns about the Illegal Migration Act every social worker should know BASW’s public and political affairs lead Kerri Prince highlights implications of the controversial act for the profession In focus 9 Aug 2023
Burnout has ‘always been there’: award-winning social worker speaks about the profession over the decades Emeritus Professor June Thoburn received a lifetime achievement award from BASW for her outstanding contribution to social work. Here, she shares her thoughts with SHAWN MAJOR in an interview written for the Social Workers Union… In focus 13 Jul 2023
Profession mourns stalwart of social work who cared passionately about social justice BASW members share fond memories and recollections of Kate Pryde News 12 Jul 2023
Agreement reached over employment of social workers under Scotland's National Care Service Workers will still be employed by local authorities, the Scottish Government has confirmed News 12 Jul 2023
Review sets out plan to fix Northern Ireland's crisis in children's social care Findings of 16-month inquiry by Professor Ray Jones published News 21 Jun 2023
Compassion and inclusion - what it means to be a leader in social work Messages from keynote speakers at BASW's Annual Conference News 15 Jun 2023
Winners announced in first UK-wide awards for social work reporting The winners of the first ever UK-wide journalism awards featuring social work were announced this week. News 15 Jun 2023
When will survivor voices be enough? The government’s response to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse is another example of victim-survivor silencing, says Rebekah Pierre Viewpoint 9 Jun 2023