May
22
Social workers call for an increase in student social work bursaries
BASW NI and SWU research highlights the dire financial circumstances of social work students in Northern Ireland.
Author: SWU Comms
May
14
SWU Conference 2024 – solidarity, activism, and social justice
Social workers, students, and trade unionists from across the UK gathered in Manchester to discuss activism and solidarity.
May
13
SWU Annual General Meeting 2024
Our upcoming AGM will be held online on Friday 27th September 2024 from 2– 4pm. This event is for SWU members only.
May
13
Meeting with Ofcom discusses social workers in the media
As part of the SWU Campaign Fund activity on the media portrayal of social workers, SWU met with broadcast regulator Ofcom last week to discuss media portrayal of the profession.
May
09
SWU figures used in cold homes warning to members of the Scottish Parliament
“We need MSPs to come together and unite on a programme that will tackle the long term causes of Scotland’s cold homes crisis and provide emergency support to those most at risk next winter.”
May
07
BASW, SWU and UNISON Joint Statement on Social Work England Fitness to Practice Hearing Delays
This is a joint statement from our organisations to document our significant concerns on behalf of our respective members.
May
03
BASW & SWU statement on the situation in Israel and Palestine/Gaza
BASW and SWU are in solidarity with the Palestinian civilians living in the midst of current extreme military assault by Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza and suffering other attacks in the West Bank and other areas in the region.
May
02
Austerity Action Group launches updated “Campaign Action Pack” at the SWU Conference in Manchester
SWU and BASW support the Campaign Action Pack and encourage social workers to make use of this brilliant and accessible resource.
Apr
23
SWU AGM 2023 Update: Motion 5 Digital Poverty
Angi Naylor brings you up to date with the Annual General Meeting (AGM) Motion 5 and asks for your support and action. “This AGM recognises that the Austerity Action Group (Boot Out Austerity Marches On) continues to identify and lobby Read more
Apr
22
Meet the markers for the SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2024 Essay Competition
Social work students and apprentices be sure to submit your entries by the end of day Sunday 16th June 2024 for the chance to win £500.