News

BASW is sharing a range of resources in support of the 16 days campaign.

As social workers, let’s ensure we take responsibility for breaking the silence

The government must put an end to the unofficial and ongoing shadow system of hotel accommodation for children not born in the UK.

Wales has implemented new laws on ending the physical punishment of children, and England needs to enact similar legislative changes.

GFTU General Secretary Doug Nicholls shared his thoughts with SWU on International Workers’ Memorial Day.

SWU stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people who are under attack by Russian forces.

Former BASW Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Officer, Narinder Sidhu, reflects on our EDI work so far.

Rebekah Pierre, BASW England Professional Officer, reflects on how social workers can better support deaf people who experience domestic abuse.

The Social Workers Union fully supports the aims of the Domestic Abuse Bill. We believe that all people, be they adults or children, should be protected from violence in any setting, including their home. We welcome the initiative of a cross-party group of Peers to introduce a new clause to the Bill that would provide greater protection to children from violence in the home by repealing the legal defence of ‘reasonable punishment’.

The guidance outlines how Local Authorities in Wales should put into practice the ‘modifications’ to Adult Social Care duties under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (the 2014 Act) created by the Coronavirus Act 2020 (the 2020 Act).