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"Hidden Grief" written by Dr Neil Thompson, a Social Workers Union (SWU) Blog for National Grief Awareness Week 2023

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.

The logos of the Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund and the Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW) next to a photo of the Scottish Parliament Building

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.

Islamophobia Awareness Month | #MuslimStories | www.islamophobia-awareness.org

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.

Social Workers Union (SWU) - Thunderbird Partnership Foundation

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.