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
Student bursary consultation opportunity to 'radically strengthen' social work, says BASW The Government has announced a consultation to improve financial support for social work students in England. News 9 Feb 2026
BASW petition on Home Office plans for Earned Settlement Add your voice to our campaign! News 5 Feb 2026
A New Voice for London Social Workers: Why Now Matters In this blog, London branch co-chairs Janet Ayoola and Nadine Boyne share why the relaunch of the branch is more important than ever. Blog 3 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