Dec
11
Young children being exposed to potentially life-threatening mould
Social workers are seeing families struggling in living conditions that are more like Victorian novels than modern day Britain.
Category: Blog
Dec
04
BASW NI Community of Practice – Public Inquiries Information and Briefing session (Dec 13)
This session features a presentation from Belfast HSC Trust and the BASW/SWU A&R Team, and is open to members who may wish to come forward to give evidence at the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry.
Dec
02
National Grief Awareness Week 2023: Hidden grief
It is very important to recognise that grief can arise from any loss situation, and not just those that involve bereavement.
Dec
01
Social work students win post-graduate funding reform
Postgraduate social work students will be able to benefit from reform to the bursaries system in Scotland after a Government announcement.
Nov
21
Islamophobia Awareness Month 2023 – Unity in Diversity: A Call to End Religious Prejudice
The hatred directed towards Muslims and people of other religions emphasizes how urgently we need to act as a group.
Nov
20
Trans Day of Remembrance, 20 November 2023
Today we honour the lives of all the trans and non-binary people who have been killed by anti-transgender violence and discrimination.
Nov
15
BASW & SWU statement on situation in Israel and Palestine/Gaza
We call on UK and international governments to press for an immediate ceasefire between the Israeli military and Hamas and to seek a political way forward that can promote the equal human and social rights of the Palestinian and Israeli populations.
Nov
15
Trans Awareness Week 2023 – Active allyship
We all have a part to play in creating a society where people can live safely, as their authentically wonderful selves.
Nov
07
Social Workers Union and Thunderbird Partnership Foundation international knowledge exchange trip
This was a unique opportunity for UK social workers to learn about Thunderbird’s strength-based, holistic, trauma informed approach to social work practices.
Oct
27
Black History Month 2023 – Recognising racism in the workplace is just the first step
I am pleased to write a small piece from my own lens, the lens of a black, young, educated woman who has been a qualified social worker for over a decade.