October 2025 - SWU Social Workers Union

News:

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

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

Oct 16

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.

Oct 15

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

Oct 09

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

Oct 06

SWU Conference 2025 keynote speaker Vivian Okeze-Tirado invites social workers to join her at this free event.

Oct 01

Our upcoming AGM will be held at the end of September 2026. This event is for SWU members only.