BASW England responds to launch of Baroness Casey commission on adult social care Terms of reference for Baroness Casey's independent commission into adult social care have been published. News 2 May 2025
BASW welcomes investment for social and affordable homes The funding boost is aiming to build 18,000 new homes News 3 Apr 2025
BASW secures assurances for protections for social workers in assisted dying bill Kim Leadbeater MP agreed to BASW’s request at a committee session in Westminster News 21 Mar 2025
Labour government announces new commission into adult social care in England "We do not need a new Commission to tell us what we already know." News 6 Jan 2025
BASW England Statement on the Local Government Finance Settlement 2025–26 Annual determination of funding for councils in England has been announced. News 20 Dec 2024
ADASS Autumn Survey | BASW England Response ADASS have published findings from their 2024 Autumn Survey. News 8 Nov 2024
CQC’s State of Care Report 2023/24 | BASW England Response The report presents a stark overview of the increasing challenges within England’s health and social care systems. News 4 Nov 2024
BASW England Celebrates Social Worker of the Year Awards The ceremony took place on Friday, 8 November. News 1 Nov 2024
Launch of Skills for Care's A Workforce Strategy | BASW England response Role of social workers will be championed during implementation of strategy News 18 Jul 2024
The Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) 2023-2024 published by Skills for Care | BASW England Statement A summary of findings from the data included in the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) News 18 Jul 2024