National ASW Group

Executive Summary of where the Bill has reached and current representations about the proposed new roles.

The Social Workers Educational Trust (SWET) "Be Inspired" Conference is being held on the 25th April 2007 at the City Conference Centre Moorgate, London. This unique one-day conference, organised by independent charity SWET, aims to inspire, motivate and engage social workers, service users and carers by celebrating the best in social work practice. For more information visit the website For an application form, contact SWET. 5 Bourdon Road, Anerley, SE20 7SR or email

Read the Executive Summary of Approved Social Workers in England 2006

The Mental Health Association is staging a mass lobby of Parliament on Tuesday 28th November 2006 and we need you to be there! C ome to St Stephen's Entrance, Parliament, Wesminster, London on 28th November between 1.30pm and 5pm. More Information

BASW Briefing Paper on the Mental Health Bill 200

Here are some links to Mental Health Bill and Bill products. If you have any queries, please email
Mental Health Bill

Latest Developments - Policy and Guidance

Proposed amendments from BASW and ASW Leads to discuss with the Mental Health Association. All comments to Claire asap please.

Letter from Department of Health re Mental Health Bill

Proposals for Amendments on ASW/AMHP related issues

Defining the position and ensuring the Independence of AMHP

Issue 2 of newsletter The national ASW leads network is coordinated by Claire Barcham, and works through the regional ASW leads groups; contact Claire for more details

ASW Leads Survey- At this time of great change. it is important to be clear about what the issues are regarding the training, recruitment and retention of ASWs across the country. This survey, completed during October and November 2006 has looked at this issue and it's results will hopefully inform the ongoing debate.

Read the 1st issue of the October newsletter from the ASW National Leads Network

Press Release: National ASW Leads Meeting

ASW Workforce Survey October 2006

Results from Woodforce Survey

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