British Association of Social Workers

BASW unveils new vision for a stronger, four nation organisation. 📢 Today, we’re announcing a bold programme of transformation that will reshape how BASW operates, engages with its members, and delivers value across the UK. Be part of this exciting, new chapter for your professional association 🔽

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...

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!

Conference snaps from an invigorating morning of workshops! 📸 We have an exceptional line-up of presenters delivering on a vast breadth of content designed to boost learning and practice. There has also been ample time for networking so far too - great to see delegates mingling and connecting!

🎥 We spoke to our Chair, Priscilla Kurewa to get her thoughts on today's BASW UK Conference so far!

Social Work Live 2026 is here! 💫 A fabulous morning welcoming Social Workers to Birmingham for our annual conference. Powerful and inspiring opening addresses from our UK Chair, Priscilla Kurewa and Keynote Speaker, Terry Galloway has got us well and truly started for a wonderful day ahead.

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.

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

Helping to judge these awards is a powerful reminder of the vital importance of social work and of some of the great reporting of it that too often goes unacknowledged

What difference does Black History Month actually make to social work practice? Dr Ann Marie Hayes writes a powerful, reflective article for Professional Social Work Magazine to mark Black History Month 2026. 🔗 Read here: basw.co.uk/about-social...

Help shape the future of CPD for social work. Ahead of a public consultation launching in early 2027, we are running a series of events. - Liverpool - Thursday 29 October - Wolverhampton – Wednesday 4 November - Brighton – Tuesday 17 November - Online – 2 and 18 November https://ow.ly/esyJ50ZZBRh

Good that @basw-uk.bsky.social Black Country is asking this. All Social Workers welcome. basw.co.uk/events/what-...

BASW's Newly Qualified Social Worker Programme returns! 💥 Starting next month and running until June, the online sessions offer valuable opportunities to learn, reflect and network with other delegates starting out their careers in social work. 🔎 Search here: basw.co.uk/training-cpd...

Have your say in the Adult Social Care Workforce Survey 2026! 💬 It takes only 20 minutes to complete and the findings will help inform decisions about the future of adult social care in England, including work relating to the Fair Pay Agreement. Respond here ➡ ipsos.uk/ASCWorkforce...

ICYMI: This week we've released a new episode of Let's Talk Social Work, discussing how Social Workers can support Disabled Adults to become more physically active. ⚽️ 🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms - just search, 𝙇𝙚𝙩'𝙨 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠 Apple 🔗 apple.co/3g7YcE0 Spotify 🔗 sptfy.in/d2ur

🎙 NEW PODCAST! - I like to move it! Our latest episode of Let's Talk Social Work discusses how Social Workers can dismantle the barriers to living more active lives that Disabled Adults may face & embed consideration of movement in their practice. Apple 🔗 apple.co/3g7YcE0 Spotify 🔗 sptfy.in/d2ur

📸 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!

"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...

Social Work in the Media! 📲 Yesterday, BASW member Denise Turner was on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour to discuss her research findings into the impacts of the ‘empty nest’ on older adults. 🎧 You can listen to the segment from 17 minutes via BBC Sounds on the link below. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The highlight of this month was launching our new, member-informed vision for the future of BASW! ✅ Check out a few other areas of activity below where we've been supporting and representing our members across the UK throughout September. Not a member yet? Join today ➡️ basw.co.uk/why-join-basw

⭐ Did you know? ⭐ Let's Talk Social Work is easy to engage with and listen to, with episodes available for free on all major podcast platforms. Just search - 𝑳𝒆𝒕'𝒔 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌 Learn more ➡ basw.co.uk/training-cpd...

Last week, SASW co-hosted a roundtable event in the Scottish Parliament to explore Social Work’s central role in delivering The Promise. The event, which brought together frontline Social Workers, sector leaders and MSPs, discussed concerns about progress. Read more 🔗 buff.ly/9P9MhuD

⏰ Still time to register for our professional learning webinars next month! Discover BASW courses and training events led by experts in Social Work, Lived Experience, and other related fields, designed to supercharge your professional development. Register here 🔗 basw.co.uk/events

👋 If you're at The Social Work Show in Manchester today, make sure to drop by our exhibitor stand with @swu-uk.bsky.social and say hello! Our team is looking forward to meeting lots of Social Workers and Social Work Students throughout the day!

Glasgow City Council's threat of 'fire & re-hire' will cause avoidable damage to staff trust, livelihoods, and functionality of statutory services if it goes ahead. It is imperative that a way forward is found. Read our full statement here: buff.ly/GOPJUXB

BASW wishes the Jewish community a happy, peaceful and meaningful Sukkot, which begins at sundown tonight. Chag Sameach! 💛

🎧 ICYMI: Our latest episode of Let's Talk Social Work considers how pets are becoming more prominent in social work, given the strong bond that exists between humans and animals. Listen now via the links below! Apple 👉 apple.co/3g7YcE0 Spotify 👉 sptfy.in/d2ur

With our ambitious new vision launched, there has never been a better time to join our vibrant, diverse and experienced staff teams around the UK! We're looking for: 🔹Head of Business Performance and Membership Services 🔹Campaigns Lead 🔹Marketing Officer x2 Learn more 👉 basw.co.uk/careers/work...

BASW wishes Jewish communities in the UK and across the world a meaningful and peaceful Yom Kippur. 🧡

🎙 NEW PODCAST! Discussing the emergence of Veterinary Social Work in the UK. Host Jonny Adamson is joined by the UK's first Veterinary Social Worker, Rebecca Stephens, and dual Qualified Social Worker and Vet Surgeon, Yasmin Amer. Apple 🔗 apple.co/3g7YcE0 Spotify 🔗 sptfy.in/d2ur