Scottish Parliament Festival of Politics - can social work save democracy A festival of politics event sponsored by the Cross-Party Group on Social Work News 25 Aug 2025
A secure future for Scottish social work SASW's Manifesto for the 2026 Scottish elections launched News 21 Aug 2025
BASW England Student Member Blog | The Importance of Relationships in Social Work Practice Bev Crisp, a member of BASW and a social work apprentice in a local authority, reflects on the importance of relationships in social work practice her first placement following attendance at a North Yorkshire Branch event. Blog 20 Aug 2025
Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill response SASW's response to the Scottish Parliament's call for evidence. News 15 Aug 2025
Anti-racism action plan launched Anti-racism action plan for Scottish social work launched News 12 Aug 2025
BASW England statement on Social Work England’s decision to raise registration fees The regulator has confirmed that the renewal fee will rise to £120 a year News 24 Jul 2025
Renters Rights Bill: Policy wins to shout from the rooftops about Flagship reforms to private rental sector passes its final stage in the Lords News 21 Jul 2025
BASW & ADASS push for Liberty Protection Safeguards The scheme has been delayed since before Covid News 7 Jul 2025
Austerity is over, but the cuts keep on coming A SASW blog on the funding of local councils and community services in Scotland Blog 4 Jul 2025
Mental Health Bill approaches its final stages Plans to reform the Mental Health Act will soon be approved by MPs News 1 Jul 2025