Member only content BASW UK Chair's Report - February 2026 Julia Ross shares an update for members following the recent UK Council meeting. Blog 18 Feb 2026
When the Social Worker Has the Diagnosis: Why Lived Experience Isn’t a Liability BASW Student Ambassador, Shannon McClenaghan reflects on the relationship between lived experience and practice. Blog 12 Feb 2026
Member only content Calling all BASW Independent Members! | What are your experiences of Legal Aid? Share your views to inform our campaign News 11 Feb 2026
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
BASW petition on Home Office plans for Earned Settlement Add your voice to our campaign! News 5 Feb 2026
3 Years On: BASW UK reviews the National Age Assessment Board Age assessments aren't a 'box ticking exercise', say BASW News 20 Jan 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
Hold your own Big Conversation! Help us to be the professional association for ALL social workers! News 7 Jan 2026