BASW statement: New immigration rules huge risk to social care BASW is extremely concerned over the impact the post-Brexit immigration system outlined by Home Secretary Priti Patel will have on social care and social work. News 20 Feb 2020
Final call for nominations Final call for nominations for the 2020 Scottish Social Services Awards. News 18 Feb 2020
BASW Cymru notice on floods BASW Cymru opens doors to donations of cleaning items, clothes and basic household items for flood-hit communities News 18 Feb 2020
SWU Union Contact Scheme Find our more about how to become a SWU contact in Scotland. News 17 Feb 2020
A celebration of the life and influence of Terry Bamford An obituary of former BASW chair and lifelong social worker, Terry Bamford, by friend and colleague, David Jones. News 17 Feb 2020
A tribute to Pete Felton BASW England would like to pay tribute to dear friend Pete Felton, who recently passed on News 14 Feb 2020
SWU ballot members on future strikes On Monday, the Social Workers Union (SWU) will be asking its members to vote on whether the union can advise/lead its members to strike in the future. News 14 Feb 2020
Latest updates from Health and Social Services Today, two written statements have been published from the department of Health and Social Services for Wales. News 13 Feb 2020
Review of Mental Health Law in Scotland A review is being carried out into the way mental health law is working in Scotland. News 11 Feb 2020
BASW saddened to report passing of Terry Bamford It is with great sadness for everyone at BASW to learn the news that Terry Bamford has suddenly passed on following an accident. News 10 Feb 2020