Prof Jon Glasby of University of Birmingham will lead the seminar, sharing findings from a national study into what happens to older people and care staff when homes close. He will share best practice to manage home closures which minimises transfer trauma, negative outcomes, and key lessons for Councils to manage closures.
We are thrilled to announce that the BASW Diaspora Special Interest Group (SIG) will be hosting our annual conference on 9 July 2026, and you’re invited to be part of something powerful.
✨ Theme: Leading Without Borders: Equity. Ownership. Impact.
✳️ This year’s event is all about connecting, learning, and elevating our collective voice.
What to expect:
🔹 Inspiring speakers sharing lived experience, leadership journeys and practice innovation
Delivered by the Child Health and Development Group
This free event will share and discuss the findings of the research programme: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - Referrals and Outcomes for Adolescents and Children with Social Workers.
Join us for our annual UK Social Work Conference for 2026: Social Work Live - Practice & Careers 2026, taking place at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham.
Our theme this year is "What works in social work: Real Practice, Real Impact."