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BASW welcomes the announcement from the Westminster government today that the part-privatised probation service in England and Wales would be fully ‘renationalised’ after research and experience on the ground showed spectacular failures.

The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) would like to share its sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Bibaa Henry and her sister Nicole Smallman, who were found dead in London on Sunday.

BASW statement following Public Health England report ‘Disparities in the risk and outcomes of Covid-19’

BASW statement following figures published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Update by John McGowan, Social Workers Union (SWU) General Secretary

Take a look at our vision and mission statements and give your reactions with any comments you would like. Your feedback is invaluable.

BASW will continue to campaign against racialised political discrimination, which has been magnified under Covid-19 and ‘hostile environment’ policies. The Government should not remain resistant to change on these issues. We urge you to engage with us and lobby your local MPs.

Ruth Allen CEO is joined by Narinder Sidhu and Hari Sewell in discussion on the role of social work and BASW in tackling inequality and injustice

SWU is delighted that our funding of the Austerity Action group will continue for another 12 months. Carol Reid of the Austerity Action Group shares a service-user perspective on Covid19.

BASW Cymru join with partners to call for clarity of information for the most at risk groups