BASW insists government’s immigration bill must abolish the NAAB The Border Security, Asylum & Immigration Bill is being scrutinised by MPs. News 5 Mar 2025
BASW seeks assurances from government on foreign aid spending target Last week, the UK Government announced reductions in the foreign aid budget News 3 Mar 2025
'Moving on' from care into adulthood consultation a consultation response from SASW A response to a Scottish Government consultation on transitions News 15 Oct 2024
BASW Student Ambassador Scheme opens for applications! Could you be a BASW Student Ambassador? News 8 Oct 2024
BASW welcomes inspection into Home Office age assessments The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an inspection of the Home Office’s use of age assessment. News 12 Sep 2024
BASW Statement: New government scraps Rwanda scheme “The quick abandonment of the Rwanda scheme by the new government is welcome, and we hope indicates a more humane and ethical approach to tackling problems the country faces. News 9 Jul 2024
BASW Responds to Passing of Rwanda Bill The ‘Safety of Rwanda Bill’ has passed the Houses of Parliament stages and will go forward to receive Royal Assent. News 23 Apr 2024
UK Government sets out plans to develop the domestic care workforce | BASW England Response The UK Government has announced the introduction of the Care Workforce Pathway, a national career structure for the adult social care workforce. News 11 Jan 2024
Scottish Parliament Petitions Committee agrees further actions in support of social work bursary petition An update on the petition for student bursaries in Scotland. News 20 Dec 2023