We are activists – be proud of it A reminder of social work’s role working with communities to bring change News 2 Apr 2024
‘It's devastating to see my colleagues struggle knowing how hard we all work’ BASW’s Annual Survey of Social Workers and Social Work gives a barometer of the profession In focus 2 Apr 2024
Housing crisis is claiming children’s lives according to shock findings Campaigners say shock findings should serve as ‘wake-up call’ for government to act over ‘systemic failure’ News 2 Apr 2024
Tick box training isn't enough Dr Neil Thompson warns without a learning culture to embed lessons learned, development courses put on by employers can be a waste of time and money Viewpoint 2 Apr 2024
Working from home could be contributing to social workers quitting BASW chief raises concern over mental health as Covid trend continues News 2 Apr 2024
NHS ends use of puberty blockers for transgender children ‘Landmark’ decision after NICE review questions safety and effectiveness News 2 Apr 2024
Tributes to mountaineer who was a towering figure within BASW 'Charming, imaginative and thoughtful' campaigner for human rights Dennis Gower is remembered News 5 Mar 2024
A beacon of light in the shadow of war – celebrating the 85th anniversary of the Kindertransport With the movie One Life currently in cinemas depicting the humanitarian effort to save mainly Jewish children from Nazi persecution, social workers with personal connections to the initiative share their reflections In focus 7 Feb 2024
Separating couples to be offered legal advice and mediation in bid to unclog family courts Government reforms aim to encourage earlier resolution of disputes News 6 Feb 2024
With Stormont up and running, here are social work's five top priorities for government BASW NI chair Orlaith McGibbon's message to ministers News 6 Feb 2024