BASW calls on the Prime Minister to provide essential PPE and guidance for social workers and include as priority group for testing. BASW Chair and CEO issue an open letter […]
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Social Workers March Against Austerity!
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionIFSW fully endorses the initiative of the British Association of Social Workers to highlight the serious consequences of austerity in the UK and internationally. A march organised by BASW Chairperson, […]
Why social workers are marching 100 miles in protest against austerity
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionThe British Association of Social Workers (BASW), along with people who use social services, have organised a march from Birmingham to Liverpool to call for an end to the UK government’s […]
World Social Work Day in the United Kingdom
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work DayThere are many activities happening in the United Kingdom on World Social Work Day – 19 March 2013. The British Association of Social Workers is hosting events in England, Scotland, […]
New Acting Chief Executive of BASW explains why she chose to be a social worker
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkBridget Robb, a senior staff member of the British Association of Social Workers, has taken over as Acting Chief Executive. She has worked for BASW for several years and has […]
Social workers personally affected by austerity and financial cuts
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionMore and more social workers in the United Kingdom are finding it difficult to pay their bills as pay cuts and wage freezes bite, according to the Social Workers Benevolent […]