Julia Ross

No 10 plan to avert Labour welfare rebellion in chaos amid division over scale of concessions MPs including select committee chairs express doubts that concessions agreed last week go far enough

🚨 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.

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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

Reform councillors aged 19 and 22 in charge of children’s and adult services at local authority Social workers raise questions over clash of values and lack of experience of new lead members at Leicestershire County Council

Social workers raise concerns over Reform lead members for children's and adult services at Leicestershire County Council #Reform #Burka #LeicsLatest
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✨ 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
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Congratulations to all our new colleagues, welcome to BASWUK Council

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Social Work Guidance and resources for social workers in relation to use of AI.

Ai must read for all #socialwork enthusiasts and doubters

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Maybe a bit cheeky but you could also read #TheLaughingRobot

📢 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!

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🚨 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

Former Isle of Wight MP becomes parish councillor He served as MP for the Island between 2017 and 2024.

Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, start all over again …

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Role of social work recognised in assisted dying legislation | BASW Reaction Proposals for assisted dying in England and Wales are currently being debated in Westminster.

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 ⬇️

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Lack of support throughout custodial journey for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people | Social Work Today New research explores young Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people’s experiences of the criminal justice system.

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

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Hampshire indeed

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

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

‘Mainlined into UK’s veins’: Labour announces huge public rollout of AI Plans to make UK world leader in AI sector include opening access to NHS and other public data

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.

Home Office concedes age dispute challenge and accepts child refugee wrongly assessed to be adult following determination by District Judge in Criminal Court | Garden Court Chambers IA was represented in criminal proceedings by Stephanie Harrison KC, Grainne Mellon and Nadia O’Mara of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Lainy Snook of Bond Joseph Solicitors.

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 ⬇️

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📢 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...