Furious at the overall plans, but very pleased our efforts in @basw-uk.bsky.social have paid off.
Major Campaign News! 💥
Yesterday the Home Secretary announced that Overseas Qualified Social Workers will be exempted from the UK Government’s new 10-year route to permanent settlement.
There's power in being a member of your profession association.
🔗 Read more: basw.co.uk/articles/bas...
Yesterday the Home Secretary announced that Overseas Qualified Social Workers will be exempted from the UK Government’s new 10-year route to permanent settlement.
There's power in being a member of your profession association.
🔗 Read more: basw.co.uk/articles/bas...
November 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Furious at the overall plans, but very pleased our efforts in @basw-uk.bsky.social have paid off.
This time next week represents an historic moment for Social Work in Wales.
BASW Cymru is proud to be facilitating the first ever Cross Party Group for Social Work in the Welsh Parliament.
Hear from BASW Cymru Policy & Public Affairs Officer, Sian Wilton on this landmark moment! 📽️
BASW Cymru is proud to be facilitating the first ever Cross Party Group for Social Work in the Welsh Parliament.
Hear from BASW Cymru Policy & Public Affairs Officer, Sian Wilton on this landmark moment! 📽️
November 3, 2026 at 12:26 PM
This time next week represents an historic moment for Social Work in Wales.
BASW Cymru is proud to be facilitating the first ever Cross Party Group for Social Work in the Welsh Parliament.
Hear from BASW Cymru Policy & Public Affairs Officer, Sian Wilton on this landmark moment! 📽️
BASW Cymru is proud to be facilitating the first ever Cross Party Group for Social Work in the Welsh Parliament.
Hear from BASW Cymru Policy & Public Affairs Officer, Sian Wilton on this landmark moment! 📽️
As autumn evenings draw in and pressures on social care grow, book your place and join us for hopeful conversations and ideas to shape the future of social care.🍂
www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
#ChristianSocialism #PublicTheology #SocialCare #RHTawney #PracticalTheology #BASW #SocialWork
www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
#ChristianSocialism #PublicTheology #SocialCare #RHTawney #PracticalTheology #BASW #SocialWork
October 30, 2026 at 11:31 AM
As autumn evenings draw in and pressures on social care grow, book your place and join us for hopeful conversations and ideas to shape the future of social care.🍂
www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
#ChristianSocialism #PublicTheology #SocialCare #RHTawney #PracticalTheology #BASW #SocialWork
www.tickettailor.com/events/willi...
#ChristianSocialism #PublicTheology #SocialCare #RHTawney #PracticalTheology #BASW #SocialWork
Really pleased that this story with Chris Smyth and @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social was a winner at the @basw-uk.bsky.social awards last night www.ft.com/content/cc7f...
How England’s vulnerable children became a gold mine for investors
Booming sector is attracting plumbers, hairdressers and Airbnb landlords with no experience in care
www.ft.com
October 28, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Really pleased that this story with Chris Smyth and @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social was a winner at the @basw-uk.bsky.social awards last night www.ft.com/content/cc7f...
Good day at @basw-uk.bsky.social conference in #Birmingham, presenting the new book to delegates. Also good to hear from Priscilla Kurewa on her vision as the incoming Chair!
October 27, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Good day at @basw-uk.bsky.social conference in #Birmingham, presenting the new book to delegates. Also good to hear from Priscilla Kurewa on her vision as the incoming Chair!
What have we been up to so far this autumn? 🍂
We've rounded up a few BASW highlights from October below, where we've been representing our members across the UK.
Curious about what BASW membership can offer you? Find out more ⤵
basw.co.uk/why-join-bas...
We've rounded up a few BASW highlights from October below, where we've been representing our members across the UK.
Curious about what BASW membership can offer you? Find out more ⤵
basw.co.uk/why-join-bas...
October 29, 2026 at 8:44 AM
What have we been up to so far this autumn? 🍂
We've rounded up a few BASW highlights from October below, where we've been representing our members across the UK.
Curious about what BASW membership can offer you? Find out more ⤵
basw.co.uk/why-join-bas...
We've rounded up a few BASW highlights from October below, where we've been representing our members across the UK.
Curious about what BASW membership can offer you? Find out more ⤵
basw.co.uk/why-join-bas...
BASW supports and champions Islamophobia Awareness Month, which runs throughout November. 🧡
We all have a responsibility to challenge stereotypes, misconceptions and discrimination in our communities and not allow hate and prejudice to be normalised.
#IAM2026 | #DontLetItSlide
We all have a responsibility to challenge stereotypes, misconceptions and discrimination in our communities and not allow hate and prejudice to be normalised.
#IAM2026 | #DontLetItSlide
October 30, 2026 at 10:06 AM
BASW supports and champions Islamophobia Awareness Month, which runs throughout November. 🧡
We all have a responsibility to challenge stereotypes, misconceptions and discrimination in our communities and not allow hate and prejudice to be normalised.
#IAM2026 | #DontLetItSlide
We all have a responsibility to challenge stereotypes, misconceptions and discrimination in our communities and not allow hate and prejudice to be normalised.
#IAM2026 | #DontLetItSlide
🎥 We spoke to our Chair, Priscilla Kurewa to get her thoughts on today's BASW UK Conference so far!
October 27, 2026 at 12:23 PM
🎥 We spoke to our Chair, Priscilla Kurewa to get her thoughts on today's BASW UK Conference so far!
Today's Autumn Budget offers light relief, rather than radical support. 📈
While we're pleased action is being taken around cost-of-living, the Chancellor stopped short of delivering many funding measures we wanted, particularly for social care.
Read our full reaction ⤵
basw.co.uk/articles/bud...
While we're pleased action is being taken around cost-of-living, the Chancellor stopped short of delivering many funding measures we wanted, particularly for social care.
Read our full reaction ⤵
basw.co.uk/articles/bud...
Budget offers light relief, rather than radical support, claims BASW
The UK Chancellor has today delivered his maiden Autumn Budget
basw.co.uk
October 28, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Today's Autumn Budget offers light relief, rather than radical support. 📈
While we're pleased action is being taken around cost-of-living, the Chancellor stopped short of delivering many funding measures we wanted, particularly for social care.
Read our full reaction ⤵
basw.co.uk/articles/bud...
While we're pleased action is being taken around cost-of-living, the Chancellor stopped short of delivering many funding measures we wanted, particularly for social care.
Read our full reaction ⤵
basw.co.uk/articles/bud...
Tomorrow, Tuesday 27 October, Iriss are running a workshop at Social Work Live, the BASW in Birmingham.
Using a practical framework for cultural safety and reflection, practitioners will reflect on what makes a good learning culture and how we nurture the conditions for anti-oppression.
Using a practical framework for cultural safety and reflection, practitioners will reflect on what makes a good learning culture and how we nurture the conditions for anti-oppression.
October 26, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Tomorrow, Tuesday 27 October, Iriss are running a workshop at Social Work Live, the BASW in Birmingham.
Using a practical framework for cultural safety and reflection, practitioners will reflect on what makes a good learning culture and how we nurture the conditions for anti-oppression.
Using a practical framework for cultural safety and reflection, practitioners will reflect on what makes a good learning culture and how we nurture the conditions for anti-oppression.
What a brilliant afternoon at the Social Worker of the Year Awards for England on Thursday! 📸
It was a privilege to join Social Workers and Students, including many BASW members, to celebrate our profession and recognise the many wonderful achievements across the sector.
It was a privilege to join Social Workers and Students, including many BASW members, to celebrate our profession and recognise the many wonderful achievements across the sector.
October 26, 2026 at 1:16 PM
What a brilliant afternoon at the Social Worker of the Year Awards for England on Thursday! 📸
It was a privilege to join Social Workers and Students, including many BASW members, to celebrate our profession and recognise the many wonderful achievements across the sector.
It was a privilege to join Social Workers and Students, including many BASW members, to celebrate our profession and recognise the many wonderful achievements across the sector.
Association's concern comes as academic criticises Covid-19 Inquiry's lack of focus on people with learning disabilities
BASW 'deeply disappointed' by absence of social workers' experiences from Covid-19 Inquiry report - Community Care
BASW 'deeply disappointed' by absence of social workers' experiences from Covid-19 Inquiry report - Community Care
www.communitycare.co.uk
October 22, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Association's concern comes as academic criticises Covid-19 Inquiry's lack of focus on people with learning disabilities
We invite SWU & @basw-uk.bsky.social members to attend the online consultation for the UK Parliament Cross Party Group for Social Work on Nov 5th. This is an opportunity to share your experiences of using Artificial Intelligence in the workplace directly with MPs: swu-union.org.uk/2026/10/cgp-...
October 22, 2026 at 11:50 AM
We invite SWU & @basw-uk.bsky.social members to attend the online consultation for the UK Parliament Cross Party Group for Social Work on Nov 5th. This is an opportunity to share your experiences of using Artificial Intelligence in the workplace directly with MPs: swu-union.org.uk/2026/10/cgp-...
Searching for CPD? 🔎
We've got a ton of insightful and interesting events coming up next month with expert trainers, discussion forums, and learning opportunities.
If you're a BASW member, you benefit from free and discounted rates!
Browse here 🔗 basw.co.uk/events
We've got a ton of insightful and interesting events coming up next month with expert trainers, discussion forums, and learning opportunities.
If you're a BASW member, you benefit from free and discounted rates!
Browse here 🔗 basw.co.uk/events
October 23, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Searching for CPD? 🔎
We've got a ton of insightful and interesting events coming up next month with expert trainers, discussion forums, and learning opportunities.
If you're a BASW member, you benefit from free and discounted rates!
Browse here 🔗 basw.co.uk/events
We've got a ton of insightful and interesting events coming up next month with expert trainers, discussion forums, and learning opportunities.
If you're a BASW member, you benefit from free and discounted rates!
Browse here 🔗 basw.co.uk/events
Good that @basw-uk.bsky.social Black Country is asking this. All Social Workers welcome. basw.co.uk/events/what-...
What Will Casey Ever Do For Us? (pt 1): What does Scotland’s experience tell us about introducing ‘free personal care’
basw.co.uk
October 20, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Good that @basw-uk.bsky.social Black Country is asking this. All Social Workers welcome. basw.co.uk/events/what-...
BASW was proud to unapologetically champion the profession and the incredible work that practitioners did in our evidence to the Inquiry. We reiterate our gratitude to all Social Workers for their invaluable efforts during such an uncertain crisis. 🧵4/4
Read here 🔽
basw.co.uk/articles/bas...
Read here 🔽
basw.co.uk/articles/bas...
BASW Response to Covid-19 Inquiry Module Six Report
BASW expresses deep disappointment at lack of social work recognition
basw.co.uk
October 20, 2026 at 12:42 PM
BASW was proud to unapologetically champion the profession and the incredible work that practitioners did in our evidence to the Inquiry. We reiterate our gratitude to all Social Workers for their invaluable efforts during such an uncertain crisis. 🧵4/4
Read here 🔽
basw.co.uk/articles/bas...
Read here 🔽
basw.co.uk/articles/bas...
Not a BASW member yet? Browse our membership options via the link below or contact us for more information. 🌐
basw.co.uk/why-join-basw
basw.co.uk/why-join-basw
Why join BASW?
Membership delivers all that you need, from learning and career development opportunities to resources, advice and representation and a lifelong sense of community.
basw.co.uk
October 19, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Not a BASW member yet? Browse our membership options via the link below or contact us for more information. 🌐
basw.co.uk/why-join-basw
basw.co.uk/why-join-basw
Puzzling why BASW does not talk about its own positive role during covid eg basw.co.uk/articles/cov...
Covid-19 Pandemic – Ethical Guidance for Social Workers
This Ethical Guidance for Social Workers aims to respond to the very specific circumstances generated by COVID-19 which disrupts health, care, safeguarding and support services.
basw.co.uk
October 20, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Puzzling why BASW does not talk about its own positive role during covid eg basw.co.uk/articles/cov...
We're here to support you - our members. 💙
Everyday our Advice & Representation team provide invaluable support and guidance to BASW members on a host of varying workplace and regulatory issues.
It's a key reason why so many Social Workers choose us as their professional association.
Everyday our Advice & Representation team provide invaluable support and guidance to BASW members on a host of varying workplace and regulatory issues.
It's a key reason why so many Social Workers choose us as their professional association.
October 19, 2026 at 9:59 AM
We're here to support you - our members. 💙
Everyday our Advice & Representation team provide invaluable support and guidance to BASW members on a host of varying workplace and regulatory issues.
It's a key reason why so many Social Workers choose us as their professional association.
Everyday our Advice & Representation team provide invaluable support and guidance to BASW members on a host of varying workplace and regulatory issues.
It's a key reason why so many Social Workers choose us as their professional association.
Mi familia es lo último, son malas personas de basw
October 5, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Mi familia es lo último, son malas personas de basw
📸 BASW Cymru are at Plaid Cymru Conference in Llandudno this weekend to meet with Welsh Parliamentarians & discuss with them all things social work!
Earlier today, our team met with Elfed Williams MS to plan our first meeting of the Cross Party Group on Social Work in the Senedd. Watch this space!
Earlier today, our team met with Elfed Williams MS to plan our first meeting of the Cross Party Group on Social Work in the Senedd. Watch this space!
October 2, 2026 at 12:12 PM
📸 BASW Cymru are at Plaid Cymru Conference in Llandudno this weekend to meet with Welsh Parliamentarians & discuss with them all things social work!
Earlier today, our team met with Elfed Williams MS to plan our first meeting of the Cross Party Group on Social Work in the Senedd. Watch this space!
Earlier today, our team met with Elfed Williams MS to plan our first meeting of the Cross Party Group on Social Work in the Senedd. Watch this space!
"Successful reform requires more than a compelling vision. It requires the practical conditions necessary to deliver that vision" - really interesting critique of Families First reforms from Charles Mugisha, well worth a read (via
@basw-uk.bsky.social): basw.co.uk/about-social...
@basw-uk.bsky.social): basw.co.uk/about-social...
Mission impossible: why the Families First reforms to children’s services are wishful thinking
Without capacity in the workforce, Westminster's renewed focus on early intervention is destined to fail, says Dr Charles Mugisha
basw.co.uk
October 2, 2026 at 9:48 AM
"Successful reform requires more than a compelling vision. It requires the practical conditions necessary to deliver that vision" - really interesting critique of Families First reforms from Charles Mugisha, well worth a read (via
@basw-uk.bsky.social): basw.co.uk/about-social...
@basw-uk.bsky.social): basw.co.uk/about-social...