"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
Child Safeguarding Practice Review into Sara Sharif's death BASW England statement in response to the report. News 19 Nov 2025
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
BASW statement on National Inquiry into grooming gangs The Home Secretary has announced a national inquiry for England and Wales. News 19 Jun 2025
BASW England gives evidence on children’s social care inquiry Maris Stratulis, National Director of BASW England, appeared before the Education Select Committee as part of its reopened inquiry into children’s social care. News 8 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
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