The government must put an end to the unofficial and ongoing shadow system of hotel accommodation for children not born in the UK The Social Workers Union (SWU) and the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) are two of over 70 Read more
Considering each service user’s combination of identities helps social workers to better understand the people they are supporting During the month of February we mark both LGBT+ History Month and Race Equality Week. These important events give us an opportunity Read more
SWU and BASW stand in solidarity with trans communities across the world Trans Awareness Week (November 13-19) and Trans Day of Remembrance (November 20) is a time for the social work community to listen to and support the trans community. Read more
The Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee issued a call for views on a petition to End Conversion Therapy. The Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW) and the Social Workers Union (SWU) submitted the following response: 1) What are your views Read more
This SWU funded workshop was a brilliant opportunity to engage over 100 young people with political literacy Shout Out UK facilitated a workshop on the afternoon of July 13th for the Social Workers Union (SWU) to talk with the Bishop Read more
The Social Workers Union has written to the new General Secretary of the Professional Footballers Association in solidarity with the three England players who have been facing a torrent of racist abuse since the Euro finals. SWU General Secretary John Read more
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
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
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
February is a time to celebrate LGBT+ people in all their diversity. This year’s theme “Body, Mind and Spirit” provides opportunity to reflect on the complexities of identity and Co-building Inclusive Social Transformation. SWU supports LGBT+ History Month and its Read more