Blog - SWU Social Workers Union

Social Workers Union (SWU) & Neil Thompson Academy

Jul 09

Rising to the Challenges

SWU Ambassador Dr Neil Thompson makes a case for the kind of leadership development our field actually needs.

Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund

Jun 29

SWU survey finds unacceptable pressures on social work departments in UK universities

The SWU survey results highlight alarming pressures and raise significant concerns about the future of social work education.

Jun 23

Scotland’s care system emergency

Vulnerable children are in danger and staff are being pushed beyond breaking point. This must not be normalised.

Jun 22

A&R Team Digest – What to Expect from Fitness to Practice Hearings

BASW/SWU Advice & Representation A&R Officer Laura Sheridan answers commonly asked questions about the fitness to practice process.

Migrants' Rights Network: Belfast Solidarity Statement

Jun 18

We Stand with Migrant and Racialised Communities in Belfast

We stand in full solidarity with migrant and racialised communities in Belfast who have been subjected to coordinated racist violence.

International Conference Against War - Saturday 20 June 2026, London

Jun 12

SWU and the GFTU are official supporters of the International Conference Against War

Every student and worker, every trade unionist and anti-war activist is invited to join us in London on 20th June 2026.

SWU Campaign Survey and Call for Evidence in solidarity with UK Social Work Educators

Jun 09

Solidarity with Social Work Educators: Support the campaign and take the survey

A profession that teaches advocacy, social justice, and anti-oppressive practice must also be willing to advocate for those who educate its future workforce.

Jun 08

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2026

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month calls us to remember not only where we have come from but also where we still need to go.

Jun 01

Meet the markers for the SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2026 Essay Competition

Social work students and apprentices be sure to submit your entries by June 14th for the chance to win £500.

May 29

SWU invites social workers, trade unionists, and activists to join us for the online screening of the new version of The Story of Jenin followed by a Q&A with director Ehab Ghafri

SWU will screen the new version of The Story of Jenin on June 10th at 7pm and a Q&A with the director afterward.