"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
Member only content A&R Team Digest - Navigating Fitness to Practice Processes Exclusively for BASW members, expert insight and guidance from our team of Advice & Representation professionals. Blog 2 Apr 2026
Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration BASW member, Dr Carlene Cornish reflects on her day at the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration Blog 16 Mar 2026
Member only content Why we need Agency Social Workers In this short blog, BASW Independents Committee Member, Miss Sairah Ahmad discusses the importance of agency social workers from an adult social care perspective. Blog 9 Mar 2026
Social Work in Ukraine: Professional Responsibility in a Time of Prolonged War Social Work in Ukraine: Professional Responsibility in a Time of Prolonged War Blog 23 Feb 2026
When the Social Worker Has the Diagnosis: Why Lived Experience Isn’t a Liability BASW Student Ambassador, Shannon McClenaghan reflects on the relationship between lived experience and practice. Blog 12 Feb 2026
Student bursary consultation opportunity to 'radically strengthen' social work, says BASW The Government has announced a consultation to improve financial support for social work students in England. News 9 Feb 2026
Independent Practice | What's it all about? New for 2026, a monthly feature shining a spotlight on Independent Social Work across the UK Blog 5 Jan 2026
The Power of Curiosity and Connection in Anti-Trafficking BASW Independent Member, Daniel Absolon shares an insight to his social work practice. Blog 10 Dec 2025