British Association of Social Workers

British Association of Social Workers
AbbreviationBASW
Formation1970
PurposeProfessional association of registered social workers and qualified care managers
Location
Websitewww.basw.co.uk

The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) is the largest professional association of registered social workers in the United Kingdom.[1] The association has a members' code of ethics that outlines best social work practice and works to support social workers and care managers through education and resources. Headquartered in Birmingham, BASW has regional offices in England (Birmingham), Northern Ireland (Belfast), Scotland (Edinburgh), Wales (Swyddfa Cymru) (Cardiff), and North Wales (Cymru Gogledd) (Colwyn Bay).[2]

  1. ^ "About BASW". British Association of Social Workers. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  2. ^ "Contact us". British Association of Social Workers. Retrieved 4 September 2014.