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
BASW seeks to strengthen government’s Mental Health Bill The proposals were debated in the House of Lords this week. News 26 Nov 2024
CQC’s State of Care Report 2023/24 | BASW England Response The report presents a stark overview of the increasing challenges within England’s health and social care systems. News 4 Nov 2024
The Covid-19 Inquiry Report: Module One – Resilience and Preparedness | BASW England Statement The BASW England Statement reflects on The Covid-19 Inquiry Report News 24 Jul 2024
Children's Mental Health Week 2024 | BASW Blog BASW member, Claire Williams reflects on her role as a CAMHS social worker for Children's Mental Health Week. Blog 30 Jan 2024
SWU Blog Part 4: Dog whistles in context – transphobia jane fae shares her knowledge and perspective of the ongoing issue of transphobic dog whistles in the UK as part of this educational blog series for social workers. Blog 31 Jan 2023
SWU opposes replacing Human Rights Act with “Bill of Rights” As trade unionists and social workers we cannot settle for legislation that would unabashedly offer us less rights and protection. Blog 12 Jul 2022
Consultation on proposed changes to the MCA Code of Practice, including guidance on the new Liberty Protection Safeguards: DHSC policy workshops for social workers News 21 Apr 2022
BASW England survey: Section 117 aftercare BASW England would like to gain a better understanding of members' knowledge and experience of S117 aftercare News 8 Apr 2022