Member only content Davy Hayes, Janine Gordon & Elaine Craig step down from BASW Northern Ireland Committee BASW expresses its deepest appreciation to both for their service. News 11 Feb 2026
Mental Health Act 2025: What do social workers in England and Wales need to know? With reforms to mental health legislation imminent, BASW explores what this means for social work News 12 Jan 2026
BASW Cymru & SWU seek political support for working conditions campaign BASW Cymru & SWU met with members of the Senedd News 12 Nov 2025
BASW appoint Andrew Reece as Interim Strategic Lead for BASW Cymru and England / Arweinydd Strategol i Gymru a Lloegr Former head of service brings wealth of experience as he transitions from professional officer to leadership role News 4 Nov 2025
Jane Shears heads up Northern Ireland and Scotland "I’m deeply honoured to be taking on the leadership of BASW Northern Ireland." News 1 Oct 2025
BASW argues for key changes to assisted dying legislation The proposals will be debated in the House of Lords this week News 8 Sep 2025
BASW & ADASS push for Liberty Protection Safeguards The scheme has been delayed since before Covid News 7 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
Assisted Dying Bill moves to House of Lords MPs vote in favour of progressing assisted dying legislation News 23 Jun 2025
BASW statement on National Inquiry into grooming gangs The Home Secretary has announced a national inquiry for England and Wales. News 19 Jun 2025