Scottish Parliament Committee launches inquiry into impact of covid-19 on human rights The Equalities and Human Rights Committee have launched an inquiry into how Covid-19 has disproportionately affected the human rights of certain groups and individuals. News 17 Jul 2020
BASW vodcast: Steve Appleton, Regional Lead for Europe at the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL) Steve Appleton joins BASW CEO Ruth Allen for our latest Vodcast Blog 10 Jul 2020
Help us tackle homelessness Share your views and expertise and play you part in eradicating homelessness across Scotland. News 8 Jul 2020
Recognition Matters Recognition Matter is a knowledge exchange project led by six women who have shared perspectives on child welfare and protection. News 24 Jun 2020
SASW Briefing to Justice Committee on Stage 2 Children (Scotland) Bill Read our briefing to the Justice Committee on Stage 2 of the Children (Scotland) Bill. News 22 Jun 2020
Covid-19: impact on children and young people’s mental health BASW joins 30 organisations to write to the Government to tell them to limit the long-term impact of the pandemic on young people’s mental health News 19 May 2020
The Social Workers Union (SWU) share some practicable ideas to help Social Workers manage anxieties, worry and stress over this difficult period Part of Mental Health Awareness Week Blog 18 May 2020
Mental Health Awareness Week May 18th – 24th: ‘This is for all of us’ Blog by Ruth Allen, CEO BASW Blog 15 May 2020
A message from our new Chair, Jude Currie New Scotland Committee Chair, Jude Currie, shares what social work means to her and what she wants to achieve in her new role. News 13 May 2020
BASW Statement: Domestic Abuse and Covid-19 Lock-down and social distancing have shown to have the potential to exacerbate domestic abuse and situations which were already high risk. News 13 May 2020