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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
Two thirds of Scottish student social workers say placements damaging to mental health New SASW report reveals concerns over quality of placements and preparedness for the role. News 1 Feb 2024
Social workers neglecting urgent health needs juggling professional work with caring duties Social Workers Union calls for employers to adhere to law on workers' rights News 1 Feb 2024
A social worker's alternative New Year's Honours list Each January, PSW asks a social worker to deliver their personal gongs. This year, it’s the turn of BASW chair Julia Ross In focus 1 Feb 2024
Legal challenge aims to extend LA employment rights to foster carers Test case could have major repercussions for local authorities News 1 Feb 2024