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The row over the creation of the College of Social Work deepened today as the British Association of Social Workers was accused of 'unethical' and 'unprincipled' behaviour by Allan Bowman, [...]

A war of words has broken out between the British Association of Social Workers and the government over claims that public funding made available to the College of Social Work [...]

BASW round up for page 7 (already online) Sector leaders have backed the College of Social Work's decision to formally launch on 3 January next year without the support of [...]

The Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) needs to move forward quickly with Eileen Munro's child protection recommendations regardless of government approval, according to a senior figure at BASW [...]

kirsty.mcgregor@rbi.co.uk The British Association of Social Workers is likely to announce plans this month to form a rival to the College of Social Work, Community Care understands. Merger talks between [...]

workforce Official tasks document 'a boost' for adult social work BASW says joint statement recognises need for social workers in a recession jeremy.dunning@rbi.co.uk An official statement on the roles and [...]

Barristers answer BASW barb Barristers have defended their ability to represent social workers at conduct hearings, after criticism from the British Association of Social Workers. BASW accused lawyers from the [...]

BASW urges transparency on GSCC's interim bans daniel.lombard@rbi.co.uk The General Social Care Council has been urged to explain more fully the reasons for issuing interim suspension orders (ISOs) against practitioners [...]

BASW ponders its role in social work college talks BASW chief Dawson fears national college could become a quango kirsty.mcgregor@rbi.co.uk The British Association of Social Workers is considering pulling out [...]