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What has been announced and what else are we expecting from the new Labour government?

BASW Chair Julia Ross connected with new Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson and Janet Daby MP

To quote the prime minister’s first speech on the steps of Downing Street, the country "voted decisively for change, for national renewal" and the scale of the task in England that the new government inherits cannot be underestimated.

A briefing from SASW on the Scottish Government's proposals for stage 2 of the National Care Service (NCS) Bill.

BASW and SWU react to the election results

BASW responds to the recommendations of the independent evaluation of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF)

Shake it off! June 2024, a blog on refection and reflective supervision

BASW is calling on the next UK Government to support the social work sector to ensure continuity of care and support.

BASW member, Dr Sarah Pollock discusses why an incoming Westminster government must finally move beyond 'evidence gathering' and act on developing a social work workforce strategy in England

Richard Servian from BASW's Black Country Branch explores why the next UK Government must commit to properly funding social work and social care in England.