Association of Psychiatric Social Workers
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The Association of Psychiatric Social Workers (APSW) was the main professional body for social workers looking after the welfare of mentally ill people in the United Kingdom
from 1929 to 1970.
In 1970 the association merged with six other social workers' organisations to form the British Association of Social Workers
, having been a member of the Standing Conference of Organisations of Social Workers since 1962.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
from 1929 to 1970.
In 1970 the association merged with six other social workers' organisations to form the British Association of Social Workers
British Association of Social Workers
The British Association of Social Workers is the largest professional association of social workers and care managers in the United Kingdom. The association has a members' code of ethics that outlines best social work practice and works to support social workers and care managers through...
, having been a member of the Standing Conference of Organisations of Social Workers since 1962.