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This year we're raising funds for charities that support refugees and asylum seekers across the UK, including the Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN), who provide safety and support to unaccompanied asylum seeking children.

BASW has joined with leading paediatricians and dentists to press the Home Secretary to drop plans for scientific age assessments for children and young people seeking asylum in the UK.

BASW Student Ambassadors tell us how they've benefited from BASW's Student Peer Support Group.

SASW at the 2023 Scottish Social Services Awards in Glasgow.

Plans to ban conversion therapy practices were omitted from the King's Speech, which BASW and SWU describe as 'disappointing and concerning.'

BASW England stands in support of the Autism Alliance's crucial campaign, 'Breaking Point – closing the gap in care for autistic adults in England.'

One Deal for Social Work: The Scottish Association of Social Work calls for a set of nationally agreed terms and conditions for social workers across Scotland.

BASW Cymru were delighted to collaborate with Social Care Wales on ‘Celebrating Social Work’ - two conferences held in Cardiff and Llandudno in late October and early November 2023.

Former BASW General Secretary, David N. Jones has been awarded an Honorary Degree at the University of London.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt today delivered his Autumn Statement to the House of Commons, outlining government plans on spending and taxation.