Second day @iowlf.bsky.social

We are at @plaidcymru.bsky.social Autumn Conference today in Swansea - pop over and say hello!

📢 BASW is giving public evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry on Monday 📢 We are the only social work organisation involved in this Inquiry, enabling us to ensure that social work is being fairly represented, heard and understood in its investigations.

So looking forward to hearing @basw-uk.bsky.social at Mondays UK Covid Inquiry. There’ll be lots to hear, lots to learn for #children & families

why are #tesla cars crashing? Read all about #notcars in my dystopian novel #TheLaughingRobot

One final final swim this late summer irresistible

Antisemitism is an evil that we must all condemn and stand robustly against. There is no room for hate and prejudice in our society.

Today’s attack on a Synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, is deeply disturbing and horrifying. Our thoughts and condolences are with the victims, their families, and the wider Jewish community at this distressing time.

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Interesting start @covid-19 inquiry. Do therapeutic interventions for children need to take account of #socialwork skills & role working in partnership with #schools #teachers @basw-uk.bsky.social @baswcymru.bsky.social

🚨 We've joined with 85 disability and human rights campaign groups in opposing the disastrous Welfare Bill. There is too much at stake for disabled people for this Bill to be rushed through without meaningful challenge or scrutiny. MPs must reject it today. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Co-production is essential. The government says so itself. Why have people not been engaged?

Disabled people and their unpaid carers in Wales stand to lose the most from these utterly bizarre proposals by the UK Government. We call on all MPs in Wales to vote against these cuts today. #ShowUsYouCare

So happy to be part of this rich experience. Thankyou to all members, colleagues and contributors

🌟 Thank you to all our delegates, speakers, exhibitors and staff for making BASW UK Conference 2025 a memorable, passionate and positive celebration of our profession. It's always special when our social work community comes together. Until next time! #BASWConf25

Huge thanks to @basw-uk.bsky.social for having us along to share our workshop on 'Community Orientated Practice Makes a Difference'. We appreciated having one of our parents come along to contribute to our presentation! Lived experience is so powerful ❤️

🤩 WOW! 🤩 An inspiring couple of days in Manchester for BASW UK Conference 2025 full of rich discussions, learning and fellowship. We're enjoying seeing all your photos and hearing about your conference highlights and experiences. Let's keep the conversation going! #BASWConf25

Social workers raise concerns over Reform lead members for children's and adult services at Leicestershire County Council #Reform #Burka #LeicsLatest new.basw.co.uk/about-social...

✨ Eid Mubarak to all who are celebrating #EidAlAdha Everyone at BASW wishes you a peaceful and joyful celebration.

Eid Mubarak! May we all be inspired by the values of empathy, generosity, and compassion celebrated during #EidAlAdha. Team BASW Cymru Eid Mubarak! Bydded inni i gyd gael ein hysbrydoli gan werthoedd empathi, haelioni a thrugaredd a ddathlwyd yn ystod #EidAlAdha. Tîm BASW Cymru @basw-uk.bsky.social

Ai must read for all #socialwork enthusiasts and doubters new.basw.co.uk/about-basw/c...

📢 We're delighted to announce that Janet Daby MP, Minister for Children and Families, will be our headline speaker at BASW UK Conference! Join us in Manchester on 10-11 June and sign up this week to take advantage of our discount rate! Find out more 🔗 new.basw.co.uk/about-basw/s...

🚨 BASW England strongly opposes the rollout of PAVA spray in youth custody settings. We've written to @shabanamahmood.bsky.social calling on the government to halt implementation and prioritise trauma-informed and rights-based approaches. Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/support/grou...

Real & enduring message to us all from Pete Jackson @adass.bsky.social @basw

Glad to see more progress on the #AssistedDying bill which will improve #socialwork contribution thanks to @danny__Kruger @Kimleadbeater

Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, start all over again … www.countypress.co.uk/news/2497103...

While BASW has not taken an ‘in principle’ decision on assisted dying, we're engaging heavily with MPs on the issue given its likely significant impact on social work should it become law. Read our position on the Bill's latest developments ⬇️ basw.co.uk/articles/rol...

Next most important step is to agree strong #ethicalframework for #socialwork #Ai We’re on the case @basw-uk.bsky.social

One Deal for Social Work SASW calls for a national pay framework with: ✅ Fair, consistent salaries ✅ Caseload limits for safe practice ✅ Paid overtime and dedicated training time ✅ Flexible working for social workers and communities ✍️ Support our campaign: https://buff.ly/42kfw0x

Getting better all the time! An unmissable event @baswcymru.bsky.social

bsky.app/profile/joeh... Delighted to see this. Pls read everyone esp #socialworkers @basw-uk.bsky.social @baswcymru.bsky.social

t.co/OOJiXhi3io?s... Essential #socialwork #Socialcare fast track work on ethical framework Ai is with us now @basw-uk.bsky.social

🙏 Thanks to Lee Barron MP for meeting with BASW England earlier. Useful to discuss a range of topics relating to the social work profession, including on improving working conditions and children's social care. We look forward to working with you in this parliament.

Since its inception we've consistently raised serous concerns about the National Age Assessment Board (NAAB) and been vocal in our calls for it to be dismantled. Thanks to @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social for highlighting our reservations in their latest blog ⬇️ gardencourtchambers.co.uk/home-office-...

📢 WE'RE HIRING! 📢 @baswcymru.bsky.social are looking for an experienced social workers to join their team as a full-time Professional Officer. Apply before 10am on Friday, 24 January 2025. Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/careers/work...

@basw-uk.bsky.social @scotssocialwork.bsky.social @baswcymru.bsky.social Not everyone can celebrate but today we can hope for a better brighter tomorrow #2025

✨ We wish all our members and colleagues across social work and social care a very happy festive season. Please note our offices will be closed from tomorrow until 2 January. Full information on our website below. 🔗 basw.co.uk/articles/bas...

Happy holidays from the SASW team 🎄

SASW Responds to SSSC Fee Consultation We’ve voiced our concern about the proposed 50% increase in registration fees for social workers. With salaries rising by only 3.6%, this steep hike feels disproportionate. Read our full response here🔗 https://buff.ly/4gfiMOM

We hope the Festival of Lights brings you love, good health, warmth, and joy. Chag Sameach! 🕎

💛 BASW and @swu-uk.bsky.social would like to wish Jewish communities celebrating across the UK and around the world a very happy and peaceful Hanukkah. The eight day Jewish religious and historical celebration, also called Chanukah, begins at sundown on 25 December.

BASW UK Chair, Julia Ross spoke to BBC Radio 4 following the sentencing of Sara Sharif's killers. Julia highlighted the immense pressure social services are under due to high volume & increasing complexity of caseloads. Listen from 11:50 on the link ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

MEMBERSHIP MONDAYS Join us Monday 16 December, 12.30pm–1.30pm (teams) FREE. This is an informal drop-in event to meet the BASW Cymru team and other BASW Cymru members. No set agenda and you can even pop in for 5 minutes anytime during the hour! basw.co.uk/upcoming-bas... @basw-uk.bsky.social

Had a wee debate with Keith Skerman @adass.bsky.social - it’s time socioa social and probation reconnect in this month’s @basw-uk.bsky.social professional social work magazine. (Disclosure: Two social work qualified ex-probation officers). Would love to hear your views? basw.co.uk/about-social...

I've just found out that @basw-uk.bsky.social have published an article about my presentations in Bulgaria basw.co.uk/about-social... #socialwork

Delighted to see #guardian obituary today celebrating the life of Jane Thomas #socialworker & huge influence in creation of @basw-uk.bsky.social

On Friday, MPs voted to progress the Assisted Dying Bill for England and Wales. BASW raised concerns with MPs ahead of the debate on the Bill's absence of any recognition about the role of social workers in adult safeguarding and mental capacity.