BASW backs AMHP Leads Network speaking out on 'deeply troubling' change to Mental Health Bill The proposed change will bring 'disastrous unintended consequences' say the AMHP Leads Network News 1 Apr 2025
BASW at Westminster | January Update A round-up of BASW’s recent work at Westminster on behalf of members, the social work profession and people with lived experience. Blog 29 Jan 2025
BASW seeks to strengthen government’s Mental Health Bill The proposals were debated in the House of Lords this week. News 26 Nov 2024
New Mental Health Bill introduced for England and Wales BASW reacts to the UK Government's proposals. News 8 Nov 2024
BASW General Election blog: A new Mental Health Act One of BASW's priority asks for the next UK Government is to deliver a new Mental Health Act for England and Wales. Blog 21 Jun 2024
Survey of the social care workforce: Social Care Wales 2024 survey is now live Answer questions about things like health and well-being, pay and conditions, and what you like about working in the sector. News 24 Jan 2024
Duo joins forces to deliver workforce survey for Social Care Wales Bath Spa University (BSU) and The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) have been successful in their bid to refine and deliver the 2023/24 workforce survey to social care workers in Wales. News 20 Nov 2023
BASW Annual Survey of membership highlights investment needed for social work “Social work remains a strong professional community but is under great pressure.” News 20 Mar 2023
Talk to SWU during World Social Work Month at our workplace issues webinar on 30 March 2023 All social workers and social work students in the UK are welcome to attend this free online advice and representation session. News 14 Feb 2023