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Month: March 2021

An image of the trans flag which is blue, pink, and white | BASW and SWU are an active ally | #TDOV
Mar 31

International Transgender Day of Visibility 2021

SWU CommsBlog, EDI, News

The Social Workers Union stands in solidarity with trans and non-binary people. International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) is an annual event observed around the world on March 31. This day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of trans and Read more

Mar 29

Social Workers Union and Bath Spa University begin new research on reflective supervision best practices

SWU CommsBlog, News, SWU Research

It is well known that one of the best support mechanisms for the psychological wellbeing of social workers is support from both peers and managers. Over the last three years SWU, BASW, and myself at Bath Spa University have been Read more

Mar 18

UN Anti-Racism Day 2021

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SWU supports this international day of action to unite against racism, antisemitism, anti-Roma racism, Islamophobia, Sinophobia, and fascism. 20 March 2021 is UN Anti-Racism Day, organised by Stand Up To Racism and the TUC. Events will take place this Saturday in Read more

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