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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Northern and Southern Ireland Social Workers launch research project exploring professional identity
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWThe British Association of Social Workers Northern Ireland (BASW NI) is participating in an exciting research study exploring social workers’ sense of professional identity across the island of Ireland. Speaking […]
“Today, social workers from BASW became our common voice on making visible the impact of austerity”
Topic: IFSWSocial workers from Europe endorse the “Boot Out Austerity marches on – Blackwood to Cardiff, June 2018” and consent to the message sent by social workers. Ana Radulescu, IFSW European […]
IFSW Member in the UK: ‘Austerity’s effects are driving social workers to tears – it’s why we must protest’
Information Type: Statement, Website/Useful LinkTopic: Social ProtectionChairperson of the British Association of Social Workers, Guy Shennan writes in the Guardian; ‘The effects of austerity are not evenly spread, as people living in poverty are hit the […]
Social Workers Voice Opposition to Universal Credit Cap and Rape Clause
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionMembers of the Northern Ireland Association of Social Workers (NIASW) will join today’s protest in central Belfast in opposition to the Universal Credit two child cap and associated rape clause. […]
Grenfell Tower Fire and Inequality: Statement from IFSW Human Rights Commission
Information Type: StatementTopic: DisasterStatement from IFSW Human Rights Commission By Nigel Hall IFSW and its Human Rights Commission wish to express their condolences and concern following the 14 June 2017 fire that engulfed […]
London attack victim Christine Archibald leaves a legacy for social workers
Information Type: NewsTopic: ConflictAs a social worker, she worked to build inclusive communities. Her dedication is a reminder that economic health is only achievable with social health Christine Archibald, a Canadian social worker, […]
UK Social Workers Organise for Next Month’s General Elections
Information Type: NewsTopic: Law, Social WorkThe British Association of Social Worker has produced a manifesto of what they want from a new government following next month’s elections. “Fulfilling our manifesto will improve the lives of […]
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 […]
MLA becomes a Social Worker for a day
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkNorthern Ireland Assembly Member Robbie Butler has grasped the opportunity to become a social worker for a day. The Lagan Valley MLA learned about the crucial work undertaken by social […]
Refugee children arriving in the UK need warm support – not cold bureaucracy
Information Type: Website/Useful Link, NewsTopic: ChildrenIFSW President Ruth Stark writes about social work values when supporting child refugees entering the UK. “Finally, after years and months of waiting, the UK government has conceded it has […]
Unaccompanied children, age assessment and social protection systems
Information Type: NewsTopic: ChildrenDavid Davies, Conservative MP for Monmouth in Wales, has welcomed unaccompanied children who have finally been allowed into the UK from Calais with a loud questioning of whether they are […]
Campaign for better working conditions for Social Workers
Information Type: NewsTopic: EmploymentA study in Northern Ireland just released by the Northern Ireland Association of Social Workers (NIASW) showed that 88% of social workers work additional unpaid hours, and nearly half of […]
WhiteFlowers’ Lobby at the Houses of Parliament, London
Information Type: NewsTopic: Children250 survivors of abuse in children’s homes, boarding schools and foster homes formed a lobby within the Houses of Parliament in London. Arranged through John Mann, MP, survivors, supporters, journalists, […]
Popular Scottish rock band surprises social workers at World Social Work Day celebration in Edinburgh
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work DayPlatinum, indie rock band cousins, James and Rab Allan from the Glaswegian act Glasvegas put in a surprise performance at the Scottish Association of Social Worker’s (SASW) annual awards ceremony […]
Public statement by the British Association of Social Workers, concerning the humanitarian disaster currently taking place in Gaza
Information Type: NewsTopic: ConflictThis is a public statement by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW), concerning the humanitarian disaster currently taking place in Gaza. The United Nations has unequivocally condemned recent Israeli […]
Overwhelming demands on social workers highlighted in report
Information Type: NewsTopic: EmploymentThe findings of an UK Inquiry into the State of Social Work won’t be news to social workers throughout the country all too familiar with the often overwhelming demands of their jobs. […]
Extreme weather can be the ‘most important cause of poverty’
Information Type: Website/Useful Link, NewsTopic: EnvironmentNew research suggests that extreme weather events will keep people poor in many parts of the world. The authors argue that where disasters like drought are prevalent, they can be […]
UK Prime Minister applauds “noble and vital” social work
Information Type: NewsTopic: EducationThe British Prime Minister, David Cameron, gave unexpected and strong support to social workers in his speech to his Conservative party’s annual conference in Manchester, England on 2 October 2013. As well […]