May
22
Foster Care Fortnight 2023: Lois’s Story
Hi, I’m Lois and I grew up in care. I hope that sharing my story can help bring about positive change. I currently work for FosterSupport as a Care Experienced Campaigner.
Category: Blog
May
16
Event announced to help social workers understand media complaints process
This event will help social workers navigate the complaints process if they are the victims of unfair reporting by journalists and learn how media guidelines work to protect the public.
May
12
Educational Psychologists and Social Workers join forces to fight cost of living crisis
“The conditions social workers and educational psychologists are witnessing today are like those which nineteenth century poor law campaigners reported.”
May
09
Today’s class is about “class”
In the UK where the gap between the wealthiest and poorest is at its largest for more than a decade, class is everything and is everywhere.
May
04
SWU and BASW NI discuss future joint campaigns
The special BASW NI Community of Practice with SWU was an excellent discussion on future campaigning and models for working together.
Apr
28
International Workers’ Memorial Day 2023
Social workers deserve a safe and healthy workplace and SWU will continue to campaign for this on behalf of our members, and to fight for better resources for people who use social services.
Apr
24
Talk to SWU interview with Dr Neil Thompson for Stress Awareness Month 2023
Let’s talk about stress and burnout in social work.
Apr
17
SWU and BASW call for bursary reform to be included in Labour manifesto
If the current Government is not prepared to act on the issues social work students have raised, Labour must.
Apr
13
Reshuffle prompts social work students in Scotland to write to new ministers
The students also now have the backing of Social Work Scotland, alongside the existing support from SWU and SASW.
Apr
11
Regulator’s Readers’ Panel discusses coverage of social workers
SWU has launched a new rapid reporting mechanism for social workers concerned about media coverage, following a discussion of the topic by the IPSO Readers’ Panel.