New restrictions and unpaid work Unpaid work can continue under the new Scottish Stay at Home restrictions although distancing requirements may impact the way in which services are delivered. News 8 Jan 2021
BASW Statement: Government Abandons Health Surcharge. BASW was one of many organisations objecting to this and welcomes change of plan News 22 May 2020
BASW eCard campaign raises over £500 BASW is delighted to report our Christmas eCard campaign raised over £500 for homeless charities. News 21 Jan 2020
SASW supports vote on giving children equal protection from assault SASW supports the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill, which MSPs are due to vote on on Thursday 3rd October. News 3 Oct 2019
BASW responds to UN report on UK poverty BASW has responded to the publication this week of a report on poverty in the UK that was commissioned by the UN. News 24 May 2019
Ian Dickson Everyone at BASW was extremely saddened by the news of the passing of former social worker, and lifelong care-experienced campaigner, Ian Dickson. News 5 Jan 2023