BASW Cymru

Today, @baswcymru.bsky.social and @swu-uk.bsky.social held a drop-in event at the Senedd for politicians to hear about our campaign for better working conditions for social workers. 📣

We had a number of productive discussions and look forward to progressing this campaign with Welsh Ministers.

FREE for BASW Cymru members - an intro to involuntary celibates: identity, risk, psychology and intervention. Join us at on 12 Nov @ 12pm - 13:30 on Teams. BOOK NOW: new.basw.co.uk/events/basw-...

It's a wrap on induction visits for the new intake of social work students 2025! Spoke to over 200 students re our work & the benefits of membership. Inspiring & encouraging chats hearing about their personal journeys & motivation for choosing social work. Welcome to Social Work!

BASW is giving public evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry on Monday - focusing on the impact of the pandemic on children & young people, with BASW having already submitted evidence on adult social care. We are the only SW org involved in the inquiry.
Livestream @ 12pm: www.youtube.com/@UKCovid-19I...

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

Another great week connecting with the next generation of social workers to talk about BASW Cymru. Started with an online talk with @bangoruniversity.bsky.social MA social work followed by in-person discussion with @wrexhamuni.bsky.social BA social work. Welcome to social work!

Had a great week visiting new intake of social work students at University of South Wales and Swansea University to talk about BASW. Good luck and look forward to supporting you along your learning journey! Welcome to social work! @drchristian.bsky.social @basw

Llongyfarchiadau to BASW Cymru's own Prof Sam Baron - BASW's new interim CEO!

Our first university visit of the new academic year was Cardiff university to speak to their new intake of MA social work students about BASW Cymru and how we can support them throughout their time on the program and beyond. Welcome to social work! @baswcymruskg.bsky.social @drchristian.bsky.social

Such an honour to Chair a symposium on co-producing cultural competence training for children’s hospices funded by Marie Curie and led by Dr Wahida Kent, Swansea University and Tracy Jones, Ty Hafan showcasing the collaborative journey between parent carers, children’s hospices and academic partners

Diolch Dr Allen. We wish you well for what lies ahead!

Have your say - join us on Tues 16 Sept from 5:30pm for a discussion to respond to Welsh Govt consultation on the national strategy for preventing & responding to child sexual abuse. Book your place: new.basw.co.uk/events/basw-...

More asylum hotels face legal challenge after court ruling Nigel Farage says Reform UK-controlled councils will do everything in their power to close the hotels.

We are undertaking a piece of work looking at the the social care needs of refugees and those seeking asylum in Wales. Get in touch if you want to be a part of this work @basw-uk.bsky.social @socialcarewales.bsky.social @swu-uk.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

In partnership with Carers Wales, Carers Trust Wales and Social Care Wales, this series of events are running between September this year and February 2026.

FREE to ALL social workers across Wales, regardless of BASW membership.

Book now: basw.co.uk/upcoming-bas....

Professional Support Service: Coaching for Social Workers

This service is FREE to all social workers and SW students in Wales thanks to Welsh Government, regardless of if you are a BASW member or not.

Find out more about the service and sign up at: basw.co.uk/support/soci...

Gwasanaeth Cymorth Proffesiynol: Hyfforddiant i Weithwyr Cymdeithasol

Mae’r gwasanaeth hwn AM DDIM i bob gweithiwr cymdeithasol a myfyriwr GC yng Nghymru diolch i Lywodraeth Cymru, p’un a ydych yn aelod o BASW ai peidio.

Dysgwch fwy: basw.co.uk/support/soci...

To all of you who are at this year's Eisteddfod in Wrexham, we hope you are having an amazing time!

I chi gyd sydd yn yr Eisteddfod yn Wrecsam eleni, gobeithio eich bod chi'n cael amser ardderchog!

@basw-uk.bsky.social @swu-uk.bsky.social

📢 Social workers need better working conditions – now!

At our conference in June, we launched a campaign with @swu-uk.bsky.social calling for a better supported, resourced and respected social work profession.

This week, we'll be revealing our campaign asks, and how you can get involved!

Social Work England fee hike 'unjustifiable' and follows 'tokenistic consultation', say staff bodies - Community Care Regulator's decision to raise practitioner fees by a third risks worsening social work recruitment and retention 'crisis', say BASW and UNISON

Social Work England fee hike ‘unjustifiable’ and follows ‘tokenistic consultation’, say staff bodies.

BASW England comments in this Community Care article: www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/07/25/s...

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New article out now 📄

We explore the mixed views of professionals implementing Wales’ Basic Income for Care Leavers pilot—highlighting both hope and concern.

🔗Read here: buff.ly/zOMJ1MA
#BasicIncome #CareLeavers #SocialPolicy @researchwales.bsky.social @baswcymru.bsky.social

🔊 SOUND ON!

BASW member, Jo Schofield spoke to BBC Radio Kent this morning about our concerns regarding the ethicality and accuracy of AI facial age estimation technology.

Age assessments require a multi-agency, holistic approach to get right and to protect an individual's rights.

📲 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, expert insight, and considerations for practice.

Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/about-basw/c...

BASW Cymru FREE THIS WEEK: The meaningful recording of personal outcomes

Wed 23 July 2025 - 12:30pm-30pm (virtual)

We'll explore what we mean by personal outcomes and some of the challenges and opportunities in recording them.

Info and book: basw.co.uk/upcoming-bas....

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Next Senedd term to rule assisted dying

A decision to provide assisted dying services in the Welsh NHS would not come until after the next Senedd election in May 2026, the Welsh Government Health Secretary Jeremy Miles MS has said this week.

@basw-uk.bsky.social @gofcymdeithasol.bsky.social

Tymor nesaf y Senedd i reoli marw â chymorth

Ni fyddai penderfyniad i ddarparu gwasanaethau marw â chymorth yn GIG Cymru yn cael ei wneud tan ar ôl etholiad nesaf y Senedd ym mis Mai 2026, meddai Ysgrifennydd Iechyd Llywodraeth Cymru, Jeremy Miles AS, yr wythnos hon.

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BASW’s new approach to tackling discrimination in the social work workplace.

Shades of Bias is a versatile case study template designed to enable critical reflection on how discrimination, oppression & racism manifests in social work & beyond.

More: basw.co.uk/shades-bias-...

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BASW has written to the Minister for Social Security & Disability, Sir Stephen Timms MP urging the UK Gov to ensure that Access to Work remains a robust, accessible and equitable scheme that supports—not hinders—disabled people’s right to work.

More: basw.co.uk/articles/bas...

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Gwasanaeth Cymorth Proffesiynol: Hyfforddiant i Weithwyr Cymdeithasol

Mae’r gwasanaeth hwn AM DDIM i bob gweithiwr cymdeithasol a myfyriwr GC yng Nghymru diolch i Lywodraeth Cymru, p’un a ydych yn aelod o BASW ai peidio.

basw.co.uk/support/soci...

@basw-uk.bsky.social @gofcymdeithasol.bsky.social

BASW Cymru FREE event NEXT WEEK: Meaningful recording of personal outcomes

Wed 23 July 2025 - 12:30pm-30pm (virtual)

We'll explore what we mean by personal outcomes and some of the challenges and opportunities in recording them.

Info and book: basw.co.uk/upcoming-bas....

@basw-uk.bsky.social

Welcome to BASW UK - 23 July, 12pm

This online lunch time session will provide an opportunity for members to learn more about BASW UK activities, your membership benefits, advice and representation and how you can access CPD and more.

Register new.basw.co.uk/events/welco...

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