Speaking up for social workers will be crucial as we head into New Year 'We will call out weakness' promise BASW leaders News 16 Nov 2022
Chief social workers should have limited term and be appointed in collaboration with profession BASW’s AGM motion expresses concern of role being used to 'advocate for government policy' News 23 Jun 2022
When your face doesn't fit: how social media is fuelling a body image crisis One mother's fight to protect children and young people from digitally altered images. In focus 13 Aug 2021
Social workers, unite and take ownership of your profession, says BASW’s new chair Take a read of the new chair's inaugural speech at the association’s Annual UK Conference and AGM News 29 Jun 2018
After the Election and Brexit, fixing broken social care system must be next Colin Slasberg looks at the evidence showing the current system is broken and suggests the way forward Viewpoint 14 Jan 2020
Mental health will be a priority says new health and social care secretary Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock spoke about mental health as he was questioned by a parliamentary committee shortly into his new role News 25 Jul 2018
Anti-Poverty Spotlight: Housing & Homelessness factsheet View our factsheet which explores housing and homelessness and the legislation around this 30 May 2023
'User error' blamed for more than 1,000 social workers deregistered despite paying renewal fees Shocked workers told they can no longer practise by regulator News 5 Dec 2022
Social workers urged to look out for signs of domestic violence this festive season Domestic violence charities are warning of a triple threat this year as the combined forces of the World Cup, cost of living crisis and Christmas converge on families vulnerable to abuse. News 8 Dec 2022