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Harry Venning and Emma Lewell-Buck will commence their roles as SWU Ambassadors on October 18th which is the day 10 years ago when SWU obtained our trade union licence. These individuals have embraced the spirit of SWU and will be involved with promoting SWU’s values and campaigns as determined by the executive committee.

BASW and SWU are engaging with Government to explore practical, effective and appropriate ways to improve social worker safety.

John McGowan will serve a second term as general secretary, the most senior staff position within SWU.

BASW's devolved nations support the joint Children's Children's Commissioners letter to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions condemning two child policy.

Regulation of Child Contact Centre Services Consultation.

Last month BASW England surveyed its members on the key questions taken from the government’s public survey, with a focus on those that were of most relevance to social workers

The next BASW AGM is taking place on 15 September 2021

Ruth Allen, BASW CEO, introduces the new briefing and underlines its importance to social workers working with young people transitioning into adulthood.

BASW's Allison Hulmes and Gavin Moorghen were interviewed by the BBC this week.

During Pride Month, we are encouraging everyone to share celebrations and activities using the hashtag #BASWPride21.