Income boost for poorest could reduce child protection plans New study shows safeguarding impact of bringing families above poverty line. News 28 May 2026
‘I want to create a union in which all social workers feel they belong’ SWU’s new general secretary Dave Callow tells PSW editor Shahid Naqvi about his motivation and priorities In focus 28 May 2026
Should social work be abolished? Independent scholar Dr Steve Rogowski examines an argument doing the rounds in the US Viewpoint 28 May 2026
From social work to the Commonwealth Games Pritpal Surj explains how his social work skills have opened doors to diverse and varied career opportunities News 28 May 2026
We ‘will not flinch’ from capping ‘eye-watering’ profits in children’s social care Government warning as report reveals extent of spending on private providers News 28 May 2026
The ‘unassuming’ social worker who helped shape the profession Event set to mark the life and work of Keith Bilton, one of BASW’s founding members In focus 28 May 2026
Coventry City Council renews contract with US tech giant Palantir Use of AI in children's services from firm linked to ICE and Israeli army criticised News 28 May 2026
Reflections on grief from a social worker at the end of her life Shortly before her death in April, Marina Lowrie wrote this article exploring emotions around loss... Viewpoint 28 May 2026
England's new assessment framework risks disadvantaging neurodivergent Standards favouring ‘neuronormative’ could set back thousands of newly qualified social workers News 28 May 2026
Banning under-16s from social media could harm vulnerable children says BASW Association warns of unintended consequences and threat to rights News 21 May 2026