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The official Twitter feed for the British Association of Social Workers. We are the UK's largest professional association for social work.
We share the frustration felt across the social work profession about the sharp increase in renewal fees announced by Social Work England. The decision to implement the full rise, without modification or meaningful concession, fails to reflect the scale of concern expressed.
Social Work England has completely ignored the overwhelming response from social workers across the country who said to not increase the fees: communitycare.co.uk/2025/07/25/soc…
Good to see strong messaging in opposition to the Social Work England fee hike and consultation from @unisontheunion and @BASW_UK: "Social Work England is not fit for purpose and that as a regulatory body it is a drain on taxpayers’ money" communitycare.co.uk/2025/07/25/soc…
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A #CriminalJustice rather than #Welfare approach persists when dealing with children at risk of harm outside the family home. @BASW_UK .@carlenefirmin, co-editor of Contextual Safeguarding, in Professional Social Work Magazine. 📖50% off with code BUP07 ow.ly/JSHK50Wvmgi
🔊 SOUND ON! BASW member, Jo Schofield spoke to @BBCRadioKent this morning about our concerns regarding the ethicality & accuracy of AI facial age estimation technology. Age assessments require a multi-agency, holistic approach to get right & to protect an individual's rights.
🏠 The Renter's Rights Bill, which seeks to end use of 'no fault' evictions in England, took a big step closer to becoming law yesterday. Our latest 'This Week in Westminster' blog looks at what else we can expect from the legislation. Read here 🔗 new.basw.co.uk/articles/rente…
🤖 Our Artificial Intelligence hub has a multitude of resources and information relating to use of generative AI in social work practice. Exclusively for BASW members, the hub offers ethical guidance and considerations for practice. Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/about-basw/cam…
In this feature for @CommunityCare, BASW Professional Officer @wayne_reid79 explains a new process – Shades of Bias - developed for documenting, analysing and addressing instances of bias within the workplace. Find out more ⬇️ communitycare.co.uk/2025/07/14/sha…
Some Poems from our latest Poetry event held with @BhWriters in PSW, @BASW_UK house mag