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
Author: SWU Comms
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oct
06
Community Anti-racism Conference to Mark Black History Month 2025
SWU Conference 2025 keynote speaker Vivian Okeze-Tirado invites social workers to join her at this free event.
Oct
01
SWU Annual General Meeting 2026
Our upcoming AGM will be held on 27th November 2026. This event is for SWU members only.
Sep
22
SWU and BASW are saddened by the recent passing of Angi Naylor
Angi Naylor was a renown BASW / SWU activist, social worker, and folk singer who has been instrumental in our history and journey as a union.