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BASW England welcomes the publication of the government green paper titled ‘Advancing our health: Prevention in the 2020’s’ released yesterday.

The LGA have published report findings of the health check surveys 2018

Read the obituary for Julie-Ann Macqueen, a key figure in Scottish Social Work.

Parliamentarians and social workers are jointly calling on the Government and NHS Trusts to recognise the social factors of mental health distress and promote the social model of health within new mental health legislation.

BASW England is calling for greater investment in children’s wellbeing following a concerning report released this week by Action for Children.

Social Workers Union (SWU) is delighted to announce the winners of their recent World Social Work Day Essay Assignment Competition.

There is still time for social workers to be nominated for the Social Worker of the Year Awards, with entries closing Friday 19th July.

The Capabilities Statement and Roles and Responsibilities framework for Principal Social Workers (PSW) in Adult Services have now been published.

Cardiff is set to host the Homeless World Cup later this month in its famous Bute Park. The eyes of the world will be on Cardiff between July 27- August 3rd as 50 countries and over 500 players come together to compete for glory and to inspire themselves and others around the world.

BASW CEO, Dr Ruth Allen comments on successful Court of Appeal case against removal of student from social work MA course following anti-homosexuality public social media posts