The British Association of Social Workers are pleased to see the ambitious plans for preventative services, investment in mental health provision and enhancement of community services within the NHS Ten Year Plan.
BASW England and Research in Practice for Adults (RiPfA) have launched two new projects that will develop professional capabilities and continuous professional development (CPD) for social workers working with older people and adults who have learning disabilities.
The Department for Education today announced that the Frontline organisation has won a further £45m of funding for its fast track children and families social work programme.
BASW is delighted to announce that members, staff and the wider social work community have raised over £700 for homeless shelters across the UK through our Christmas eCard scheme.
Read this blog by Allison Hulmes, Professional Officer for BASW Cymru, who stood alongside the volunteers from Left Outside Alone for the second year running, in a peaceful protest, against homelessness.