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BASW has set out 40 priorities for the next UK Government that will be highlighted to all political parties ahead of the General Election. Our blog series takes a deeper look at each of the policy asks in turn.

If you live in England or Wales, there’s a very good chance you’ve got elections to vote in on 2nd May.

BASW's general election manifesto for Scotland has been launched. Read our asks of the next UK Government on social work policies that affect Scotland.

BASW sets out key asks of UK Political Parties for the current Westminster parliament.

BASW England acknowledges the recent report from the Public Accounts Committee highlighting the government's shortcomings in adult social care provision.

BASW Cymru has congratulated Vaughan Gething MS on becoming the new First Minister of Wales and have called on him to make firm commitments around his manifesto pledges.

1,200 social workers share important insight into the challenges of the profession as well as the positives

Happy World Social Work Day!

Ahead of this year's World Social Work Day, our Communications and Public Affairs Officer, considers the impact of humanity's biggest democratic year ever and the link between collective wellbeing and democracy for society.

BASW England is deeply shocked by the latest Government statistics revealing a 27% increase in the number of people sleeping rough in England compared to the previous year.