"Catastrophic failure" in patient safety reignites calls from BASW for urgent systemic reforms Criminal levels of abuse have been found at St Andrew’s private hospital in Northampton News 13 Apr 2026
Law Commission’s recommendations on social care law for disabled children BASW England Statement News 17 Sep 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
Palliative Care Matters for All: Strategy consultation response from SASW SASW's response to the Scottish Government's Palliative Care for all strategy consultation News 10 Jan 2025
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
I had a social worker once In this blog, a member of our expert advisory group tells us about her positive and negative experiences of support and her worries for the future as she and her son transition from children to adult services. Blog 17 May 2024
Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) BILL consultation response SASW Scottish Government consultation on the LDAN Bill, SASW response News 21 Apr 2024
UK Government decision to downgrade Ministerial role for disabled people "distressing" BASW England has slammed the UK Government's decision to remove a dedicated ministerial role for disabled people. News 19 Dec 2023
Autism Alliance report highlights impact of social care crisis on autistic adults BASW England stands in support of the Autism Alliance's crucial campaign, 'Breaking Point – closing the gap in care for autistic adults in England.' News 27 Nov 2023