Apr
12
Party leaders warned of household mould crisis
Politicians are mistaken if they feel that the level of support currently on offer is enough – or will be enough.
Author: SWU Comms
Apr
09
Diaspora Dialogues Conference – A Momentous Event
SWU Assistant General Secretary Calum Gallacher reports on the first Diaspora Social Worker Conference in the UK.
Apr
09
SWU at events during World Social Work Month 2024
SWU spoke at the 2024 BASW Student Conference, Compass Birmingham Jobs Fair, and SASW “Still We Rise” WSWD webinar.
Apr
09
Countdown is on to neurodiversity pledge launch
Councils and other employers of social workers will soon be able to sign up to a new pledge to celebrate neurodiversity in the profession.
Apr
08
Updated Austerity Action Group “Campaign Action Pack” to be launched at the SWU Conference
SWU and BASW are proud to support the updating of this activism toolkit and hope you will join us for its launch on April 27 in Manchester.
Apr
05
SWU and Independent survey highlights how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting social workers and the people they support
Exclusive research lays bare a social services sector on the brink of a breakdown and Dickensian living conditions.
Apr
04
Social workers report children living in dangerous conditions
Children living in cold, damp, mouldy homes is a national scandal and we need to see drastic action being taken to fix Britain’s broken energy system.
Apr
01
Social workers’ concerns about welfare not dealt with by authorities
The everyday struggles of social workers trying to do their best for the vulnerable people they support are clear to see in this shocking research.
Mar
19
SWU Campaign Fund continues to support Social Workers
The SWU Campaign Fund has kicked off its third year of activity with a range of developments on new and existing campaigns.
Mar
15
SWU publishes Quick Reference Guide – Political Terminologies
We hope this Quick Reference Guide will help support our members to confidently join in political debates and conversations.