Assisted Dying Bill faces key Commons vote BASW Chair, Julia Ross looks ahead to a crucial juncture for the assisted dying legislation in Westminster. Blog 3 Apr 2025
Chair’s Blog | Social Work, End of Life and Assisted Dying BASW UK Chair, Julia Ross reflects on issues being raised in the assisted dying debate. Blog 19 Nov 2024
BASW Supports 16-Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence BASW is sharing a range of resources in support of the 16 days campaign. Blog 18 Nov 2024
Speaking Out | BASW Blog by Julia Ross As social workers, let’s ensure we take responsibility for breaking the silence Blog 14 Nov 2024
SWU webinar: Social workers help to set out stepping stones to better working conditions This webinar organised by the SWU Campaign Fund explores key topics such as part-time work, tackling racial discrimination, neurodiversity, tackling burnout, and supporting people during the menopause. Blog 21 Nov 2022
Care for Every Child: BASW and SWU sign joint statement on the urgent need to safeguard unaccompanied children The government must put an end to the unofficial and ongoing shadow system of hotel accommodation for children not born in the UK. Blog 16 Aug 2022
SWU speaks at House of Lords: Equal Protection of Children Against Assault working group meeting Wales has implemented new laws on ending the physical punishment of children, and England needs to enact similar legislative changes. Blog 23 Jun 2022
SWU in solidarity with Ukraine SWU stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people who are under attack by Russian forces. Blog 4 Mar 2022
EDI and anti-racism in social work: From words to actions Former BASW Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Officer, Narinder Sidhu, reflects on our EDI work so far. Blog 20 Aug 2021
BASW Blog: 'Deaf Survivors of Domestic Abuse – Are we Listening?' Rebekah Pierre, BASW England Professional Officer, reflects on how social workers can better support deaf people who experience domestic abuse. Blog 19 Jul 2021