Key legislation becomes law after passing through the UK Parliament — BASW in Westminster Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster News 4 May 2022
Local Elections 2022: Use Your Vote! Kerri Prince, BASW Public and Political Affairs Lead, previews this week's local elections. News 3 May 2022
Article 39 and SWU are among 30 signatories of joint letter calling for publication of Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel report Organisations concerned with the rights and welfare of looked after children believe this CSPRP report on 48 separate incidents could contain critical evidence about systemic failings. News 3 May 2022
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Social Work elects new committee New faces joining the group include Lord Alf Dubs, Lord Hall, and Baroness Uddin. News 29 Apr 2022
Julia Ross announced as new BASW chair Julia will take over from existing chair Gerry Nosowska at the BASW Annual General Meeting in June News 27 Apr 2022
BASW update on Ukraine BASW will continue to provide updates of useful information and BASW/social work action on a weekly or fortnightly basis to members. News 27 Apr 2022
Police Bill: BASW UK stands in solidarity with Gypsy, Traveller and nomadic people ‘Day of Solidarity’ with Gypsy and Traveller people, ahead of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill’s Royal Assent News 26 Apr 2022
SWU and BASW England respond to SWE consultation on amendments to rules, electronic communication, and remote hearings This joint consultation response was an outstanding example of how a collaborative approach can be much more than the sum of its parts. News 19 Apr 2022
Home Office plans to ‘process asylum-seekers’ in Rwanda — BASW UK statement The UK continues to become an increasingly hostile environment. News 19 Apr 2022
SWU Campaign Fund update: 7 campaigns and room for more Any SWU member who would like to run their own campaign is encouraged to submit their idea for funding News 19 Apr 2022