Social workers tell comic Jimmy Carr to stand down from Welsh show Protest in wake of 'racist' joke about Romany and Sinti Gypsy people News 16 Mar 2022
Secure schools a penal approach rooted in the past say social workers BASW members express concern at the youth justice reform aimed at addressing a lack of education in young offender institutions News 26 Nov 2018
Social workers among those paying tribute to life of Theresa Stewart MP Social worker Daniel Keeler, a member of the Birmingham Clarion Singers choir, reflects on the life of the Birmingham politician after singing at a memorial service in her honour News 15 Jun 2022
National Care Service (NCS) Bill : SASW's position statements on the Bill Position statements for the National Care Service (NCS) Bill for Scotland launched by SASW News 20 May 2024
Will England's children's social care review live up to its bold ambitions? PSW takes a look at the seven core themes outlined in the terms of reference In focus 4 Feb 2021
Call for more support for social workers at 'crucial' early career point Report finds practitioners two to three years into their careers are the least satisfied and most stressed News 12 Aug 2019
New standards proposals require social workers in England to report resourcing concerns Social Work England's draft professional standards also include stronger human rights influence and new expectations on social media use News 22 Feb 2019
Julia Ross, BASW Chair, reflects on the BASW Council meeting held in May My induction into BASW and our many rich and varied member led activities continues to amaze and delight me. Blog 12 Jun 2023
More children social care providers will drive up standards and reduce costs Danny Wilson, of Bedspace, which specialises in placements for older teenagers in the north, provides his analysis of the issues Viewpoint 4 May 2022
Keep focus on social justice: interview with BASW's new chair Gerry Nosowska BASW’s new chair Gerry Nosowska tells PSW editor Shahid Naqvi about her influences and key priorities for the future of the association In focus 26 Jul 2018