Richard Servian from BASW's Black Country Branch explores why the next UK Government must commit to properly funding social work and social care in England.
BASW has set out 40 priorities for the next UK Government that we’ll be highlighted to all political parties ahead of the General Election. Our blog series takes a deeper look at each of the policy asks in turn.
Read the first blog in SASW's new "Points to Ponder" blog series, exploring what a future National Care Service could mean for Scotland - and for social work...
Read the latest reflections in SASW's new "Points to Ponder" blog series, exploring what a future National Care Service could mean for Scotland - and for social work...
Four social work students have each won £500 for their entries to SWU's WSWD 2021 Student Essay Assignment Competition, and two additional outstanding entries have been awarded prizes as well.
The panel discussed lessons learned during Covid-19 for improving child safeguarding and explored the future of virtual social work - a fantastic opportunity to ensure the social work voice and experience is shared with policymakers.
This is a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity for desperately needed change to the children’s social care system, so why is the government acting like it’s just another contract to award to their mates?