Jul
20
Unions unite with migrant organisations to call out government plan to fund pay rise with higher migrant fees
No worker should be pushed into poverty, unsustainable debt, or homelessness simply because of the papers they hold.
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Jul
14
SWU is thrilled to announce the winners of our World Social Work Day 2023 Essay Assignment Competition
Four social work students / apprentices have each won a prize of £500 for their outstanding essays on supporting diverse communities across the UK.
Jul
13
Social work students honoured for activism
Two social work students have been presented with special awards for their campaign to secure bursaries for students on placements in Scotland.
Jul
11
SWU has signed UNICEF UK’s open letter to Rishi Sunak on child health
Sign UNICEF UK’s Early Moments Matter petition calling on the UK Government to introduce a National Baby and Toddler Guarantee.
Jul
10
General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU) launches new Education Programme at the Durham Miner’s Gala
The highlight of the Durham Miner’s Gala weekend was the launch of the GFTU Educational Trust’s new training programme.
Jul
06
Social Workers Union calls for meeting with broadcast industry
SWU has called for a meeting with Ofcom following reports of inaccurate portrayal of social workers in broadcast media.
Jun
29
Campaign Fund calls for bids from Wales – SWU and BASW Cymru Community of Practice
Social Workers are urged to find out more about how the SWU Campaign Fund could help them raise awareness of issues which they see in their work and among the vulnerable people they support.
Jun
28
Review promised into social work student bursaries
Social work students in Scotland have secured a major step forward in their campaign for bursaries in the final years of their studies.
Jun
20
Pledge of Pride: co-creating practice resources to improve support for LGBTQ+ care leavers
This free resource aims to address the lack of knowledge surrounding the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ care leavers in the UK.
Jun
20
SWU event outlines how social workers can seek help from press regulator
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) outlined how it operates and how social workers can seek its support and protection.