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BASW has responded to this week’s publication of the Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) Programme’s 2018 annual report, which indicate ongoing concerns about the premature deaths of people with learning disabilities.

Alistair Brown to take over the post of National Director of the Scotland Office as Trisha Hall retires after almost 6 years.

BASW has responded to this week’s publication from the Children’s Commissioner for England – ‘Far less than they deserve: Children with learning disabilities or autism living in mental health hospitals’.

This week, BASW welcomed guests, visitors and members to an open day that showcased our HQ and refurbished courtyard, as well as a new members area for meetings and networking.

BASW England has submitted its response to the Home Office’s current consultation on serious youth violence

Last night’s Panorama expose of violent and abusive practices by staff on adults with learning difficulties and autistic adults at Whorlton Hall in County Durham was shocking and horrific.

BASW urges everyone who can to exercise their most basic democratic right on Thursday 23rd May and to help those who might struggle to access polling stations or party literature.

Your responses will help continue to make that case for additional funding in services that help some of the most vulnerable children and young people across the England.

SASW statement on the outcome of the Significant Case Review into the murder of a woman in South Ayrshire.

BASW is calling on social workers – members and non-members – to help shape the new Mental Health Act.