New Secretaries of State for adult social care and children’s social care Latest Government update News 6 Jul 2022
SWU Campaign Fund update: Petition launched after ministers snub social work students’ call for fair treatment Support Scottish social work students by signing the petition before it closes on 3 January 2023. News 8 Dec 2022
Social Work with Older People: Development of Capabilities Statement and Professional Development Pathway for Social Workers News
Social Work Benevolent Trust: Join our board of trustees SWBT provides support to social workers facing financial hardship. News 28 Jun 2022
Home Office urged to reconsider ‘unethical’ age assessments for unaccompanied asylum seeking children 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. News 30 Nov 2023
Review of Children's Social Care 'Case for Change' report: BASW England response Our response to 'Case for Change' is now available to read and download. News 16 Aug 2021