BASW has set out 40 priorities for the next UK Government that we’ll be highlighted to all political parties ahead of the General Election. Our blog series takes a deeper look at each of the policy asks in turn.
All UK social workers are invited to attend and talk directly to SWU about any workplace issues they are experiencing. This session is free to attend and the webinar is set up so that questions can be asked anonymously.
BASW Chief Executive, Dr Ruth Allen and BASW member, Omar Mohamed recently attended a ceremony at the Council of Europe’s Conference of International NGOs to mark International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. They share their thoughts and reflections in this blog.
On Monday the 8th at 8pm, we will hold a two minute silence to acknowledge the struggle, grief and loss within our social work family and our society and across the globe. Please join us.
After a well-received talk last year on youth violence, the Birmingham & Solihull branch is focussing this year’s event on social media and county lines
Throughout the last nine months I have often been in awe at the fortitude, positivity and creativity from social workers in the UK and across the world.
BASW has joined with leading paediatricians and dentists to press the Home Secretary to drop plans for scientific age assessments for children and young people seeking asylum in the UK.