December's Social Work Policy Panel considered the effects of AI on social work. Missed it? catch up with the newsletter here: new.basw.co.uk/articles/soc... The Panel will be back on 3 February 1200-1300 to discuss The Promise, book your free spot here: basw.co.uk/events/socia...

The SASW Mental Health Officers Conference is back this March. Flourishing in Practice: Resourcing and Sustaining Scotland's MHOs. Sponsored by the Scottish Government, it will include keynote speaker Joanna Macdonald, Head of the National Social Work Agency. buff.ly/ghX4V6R

Want to take a new direction or next step in your social work career this year? Why not try free coaching from our professional support service? www.basw-pss.co.uk/register-coa...

Our new member guide helps you consider how to protect your personal data online. Social workers are at risk of being targeted and having their personal data used without their permission. Some simple steps can be key to protecting yourself. Read our guide. buff.ly/KT1TFr7

BASW applauds strong recognition of social work in New Years Honours 👏 Congratulations to those from social work and social care professions, including current BASW members, on your recognition! Read more 🔽 basw.co.uk/articles/bas...

SASW and Social Workers Union are jointly committed to supporting the safety, wellbeing, and professional integrity of social workers across Scotland. Download here: basw.co.uk/policy-and-p...

We are kicking off the New Year with a training session aimed at understanding stepfamilies, as part of BASW's Experts By Experience Series. 15 January | 0930-1230 | Online Member Price £58.80 Non-member Price £90 buff.ly/E3Xoa9o

Any social worker or social work student can access the service for free in Scotland.

🎉 Congratulations to Angela Latta on her appointment as Deputy Chief Social Work Adviser! With her strong background in child protection and children's services, SASW looks forward to working with Angela and the ScotGov OCSWA team to champion children and families social work in 2026.🎄

Read the latest Social Work Policy Panel Newsletter below. You can join the next session of the Policy Panel in the New Year. They are free lunchtime events for any social worker or social work student. Join in and have your voice heard on policy issues affecting the profession. buff.ly/Fc7SnTp

Animals are physically, sexually and emotionally abused, neglected and murdered by perpetrators of domestic abuse, often without conviction or consequence. Animal cruelty in the context of domestic abuse is a ‘red flag’ indicator. Join our session on 22 Jan here: lnkd.in/epxs9Muh

We welcome SSSC Convener Peter Murray’s vision, much of which we wholeheartedly agree with and support. However, we have some calls for caution and plea for regulation that promotes professional confidence rather than defensive practice. buff.ly/m2h5UUe

Prof Beth Weaver will share the findings of her recent work looking at AI in Justice Social Work, and its application to social work practice in general. Join in to have your voice heard on the use of AI in social work. 🆓 Free 🔗 buff.ly/gvPOvfi

Helping people to have their pets taken care of so they can leave home, for any reason, when they need to, in order to keep safe or get treatment is invaluable for pets and owners. There are also services from Dogs Trust and Cats Protection for people experiencing domestic abuse. buff.ly/4vA8xq6

We are inviting social workers from across the UK to take part in the BASW survey to better understand the needs, priorities and experiences of social work professionals. Read more and complete the survey: buff.ly/iVpGc2k

Assisted Dying, Social Work, and Human Rights. Join us this Human Rights Day to hear what proposals for assisted dying legislation might mean for social work across the UK (including Scotland). 💷 £5 for BASW members 📆 Wednesday,10 December - 1700-1830 🔗 buff.ly/yIIpmBM

Join us for the next Hearing From Practice session to learn more about social workers support people with adoption and fostering. 🆓 Free for members £10 for non-members 🔗 basw.co.uk/events/heari... 📆 Wednesday, 10 December 2025 | 1700-1745

We want to engage with all our members, future members and key stakeholders who are part of the UK social work landscape. Take our short, anonymous survey: Read more and complete the survey: buff.ly/iVpGc2k

Human Trafficking and Exploitation reporting consultation response. Some important weekend reading. Read here: basw.co.uk/articles/hum...

Assisted Dying, Social Work, and Human Rights. Join us this Human Rights Day to hear what proposals for assisted dying legislation might mean for social work? 💷 £5 for BASW members 📆 Wednesday,10 December - 1700-1830 🔗 basw.co.uk/events/assis...

Prof Beth Weaver will share the findings of her recent work looking at AI in Justice Social Work, and its application to social work practice in general. Join in to have your voice heard on the use of AI in social work. 🆓 Free 🔗 buff.ly/gvPOvfi

Join us for the next Hearing From Practice session to learn more about social workers support people with adoption and fostering. 🆓 Free for members £10 for non-members 🔗 basw.co.uk/events/heari... 📆 Wednesday, 10 December 2025 | 1700-1745

We recognise the Scottish Government's ambition to transform health and social care services. However, we have significant concerns about the consultation's approach to social care and social work. Read more: buff.ly/8cBLkwB

Assisted Dying, Social Work, and Human Rights. Join us this Human Rights Day to hear what proposals for assisted dying legislation might mean for social work across the UK (including Scotland). 💷 £5 for BASW members 📆 Wednesday,10 December - 1700-1830 🔗 buff.ly/yIIpmBM

Our conference last month had a brilliant workshop by Alison McGrory. Read her latest blog on the workshop and why managing cats is the metaphor we need for systems change. publichealthartist.blog/2025/11/28/m...

An interesting webinar from CYCJ: COVID-19, Children's Rights and the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility. www.tickettailor.com/events/child...

We need social work which is, nationally consistent, relationship-based, professionally respected and supported to thrive. Join us and help make sure these asks become a reality. Read more: buff.ly/trqKMbB #OneDealForSocialWork

You’re likely to encounter individuals connected to the justice system: whether as parents, family members, or partners of the people you support. Hear from Justice colleagues at this session. 📆 26 November ⏰ 1700-1745 🆓Free for members, £10 for non-members 🔗 buff.ly/ihJ7ZzF.

We have social work's back at the next Scottish Parliament elections. 📢 Calling for fair, pay, national terms and conditions, better resourcing for local government services and proper support for refugees and asylum seekers ➕ much more. Manifesto: buff.ly/GP7vxWW Join us: buff.ly/6v1kxWO

Thank you to everyone who took part in our conference today! 🙏 Our afternoon rounded off with a fascinating keynote presentation from Professor Sir John Curtice looking ahead to the 2026 Scottish Elections and social work’s voice in this important process.

An excellent morning at our online annual conference! 🙌 Great to welcome social workers, students, educators and policymakers across Scotland to explore the role of activism in shaping the future of social work and reflecting on how the profession can mobilise to affect meaningful change.

The @scotssocialwork.bsky.social has delivered our petition with over 1360 signatures to the Scottish Government calling for our campaign for national terms and conditions to be implemented. 📋 We need #OneDealForSocialWork Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/policy-and-p...

🎙️ NEW PODCAST! | Can we go higher? Host Jonny Adamson is joined by Dr Lucy Treby, Karen Hillison and Dr Mike Starr to explore opportunities for social workers to return to higher education during their careers. Apple 🔗 apple.co/3g7YcE0 Spotify 🔗 spoti.fi/2QjefE6

We have delivered a petition with over 1360 signatures to the Scottish Government and COSLA calling for our campaign for national terms and conditions to be implemented. Read more: buff.ly/trqKMbB #OneDealForSocialWork

We have arranged our campaign asks into 4 separate segments, which are ready to support work beginning immediately. Read more: buff.ly/trqKMbB

We have delivered a petition with over 1360 signatures to the Scottish Government and COSLA calling for our campaign for national terms and conditions to be implemented. We have arranged our campaign asks into 4 separate segments to make it easier for work beginning immediately. buff.ly/trqKMbB

A vital opportunity to shape the work of the Scottish Social Work Partnership. If you agree that now is the time for #OneDealForSocialWork, this is the time to add your voice.

SASW have delivered a petition with over 1360 signatures to the Scottish Government and COSLA calling for our campaign for national terms and conditions to be implemented. Read more: basw.co.uk/policy-and-p... #OneDealForSocialWork

SASW have delivered a petition with over 1360 signatures to the Scottish Government and COSLA calling for our campaign for national terms and conditions to be implemented. Read more: basw.co.uk/policy-and-p... #OneDealForSocialWork

Join this free session today, and have your say on the priorities of the new social work partnership. Free for all social social workers and social work students. Book here: buff.ly/hcD9nwY

Last chance to sign our petition for fair national terms and conditions for social workers. Join over 1350 others and add your name to our asks, before we deliver the petition on Wednesday. #OneDealForSocialWork www.change.org/p/one-deal-f...

Our conference will showcase communal acts of overt political activism and hear from people who have used their role to drive strategic and structural change within their communities and organisations. FREE to members and ALL social work students £48 for non-members #SASWConf25 buff.ly/PXa4lwr

This workshop centres service-user voices to reshape social work practice. Using real experiences and practical insights, it equips practitioners with relationship‑based approaches that better meet people’s needs. buff.ly/Y1Exvn0 #SASWConf25

As a social worker, you’re likely to encounter individuals connected to the justice system. Hear from senior practitioner, David Thomson and team leader, Allison Grubb on what their roles involve. 📆 26 November ⏰ 1700-1745 🆓Free for members, £10 for non-members 🔗 buff.ly/TH8ZIj3.

Join for free to hear an update and have your say on the progression of the new social work partnership. Free for all social social workers and social work students. buff.ly/hcD9nwY

We recently returned a consultation on draft regulations for Anne's Law to the Scottish Government. Read our full response: buff.ly/YjH3V0k

Yesterday, the Cross Party-Group on Social Work met to discuss Family Group Decision Making and Palliative Care Social Work. See more about APCSW: apcsw.org.uk Read the Children First report: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/for-professi... Join the CPG: forms.office.com/e/KkCWxRjYgh

Join us for the Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on Social Work. This meeting will hear from Children First on Family Group Decision Making and from Palliative Care social workers on the role of social work in palliative care. This meeting also includes the AGM. Sign-up form: buff.ly/CT24qWq

This interactive session examines the journey from social work student to practitioner, exploring how initial motivations and values meet barriers in practice when faced with system-wide challenges and political constraints. Book: buff.ly/XsSRTRq SASWConf25

BASW England secures student bursary win! 🎉 Thanks to campaigning efforts, bursary support for undergraduate social work students in England is more equitable than before, representing a welcome shift in policy. Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/articles/bas...