Abbreviation | BASW |
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Formation | 1970 |
Purpose | Professional association of registered social workers and qualified care managers |
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Website | www |
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]