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Wishing the social work community a happy festive season - Social Workers Union (SWU)

Dec 24

A Christmas Message to Our Members

We hope that the Christmas period offers you some well-earned time to rest, and for those working over the festive period we are especially grateful for your dedication and service.

Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund

Dec 18

Solidarity with Social Work Academics and University-Based Programmes – January 20th

Social work lecturers in the UK, you are invited to talk with SWU about your experiences and present difficulties. Join us for a free webinar on Tuesday January 20th, 2026 from 4:15-5pm. The confidential feedback you give in this webinar Read more

Dec 16

SWU is proud to stand with the TOGETHER Alliance

Together, we can reject narratives of division and racism; build solidarity across communities; and unite against the far right.

Dec 04

Gender Issues in Grief

Understanding the full continuum of grieving styles and that multiple factors shape grief expression can help practitioners provide more effective and personalized support to bereaved individuals

Nov 29

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2025

On November 29th, SWU marks the 47th International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

A photo of the SWU and BASW launch of the Cross Party Group for Social Work in the House of Commons including from left to right: Andy McDonald MP, BASW Interim CEO Professor Sam Barron, SWU Chair Dave Callow, Ian Byrne MP, SWU Executive Committee member Nana Yabbey-Hagan, SWU General Secretary John McGowan, and Lord Alf Dubs.

Oct 22

SWU and BASW launch new Cross Party Group to focus on social work issues at Westminster

This first meeting introduced politicians to BASW and SWU’s major campaign to tackle poor working conditions in social work.

Oct 16

Independent fostering assessors call for fair pay and recognition

SWU supports the ISW Fostering Assessors Support Group as they press for change.

A photo of Big Ben and Westminster abbey in London, England

Oct 16

SWU and BASW are bringing the working conditions campaign to Westminster

SWU and BASW are holding an event at the UK Parliament next week to lobby MPs and Peers for better working conditions for social workers.

A group of activists gathered at Westminster hold the NSPCC banner and signs calling to end "reasonable punishment" and to end physical punishment of children

Oct 15

Leading voices unite to urge Prime Minister to end the use of physical punishment against children in England

The evidence is crystal clear, physical punishment is harmful, ineffective, and damages the trust and wellbeing at the heart of family relationships.

National ADHD Awareness Month - October 2025 - Social Workers Union (SWU)

Oct 09

The ADHD Social Worker

To mark ADHD Awareness Month in October, SWU Vice Chair Chrissie Beatty shares personal reflections about her recent ADHD diagnosis.