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BASW has joined with over 40 civil society groups to call on parliamentarians to oppose moves by the UK Government to undermine human rights protections.

Campaigners in England and Scotland write to parliamentarians making their case for fairer support for social work students.

The British Association of Social Workers sends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and all those affected by the horrific killing of Finley Boden.

BASW is disappointed to learn that the UK Government has decided to delay the introduction of the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).

The Prime Minister has been challenged by social workers on recent unfounded remarks he made about the profession during an interview with The London Economic.

To be eligible to vote in local elections in England on 4th May, you must ensure you're registered to vote by 17th April.

Sheffield social worker died last week, as 12-year-old boy awaits trial.

BASW and SWU are proud to support International Romani Day and stand together with Romani communities in the UK and across the world.

Professor Christine Cocker, Head of School of Social Work at the University of East Anglia, provides an update on developments in transitional safeguarding in this blog for BASW.

The former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Patricia Hewitt was commissioned to lead an independent review of integrated care systems.