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Stand Up! Speak Out! - Solidarity Knows No Borders Training Series

Feb 04

Stand Up! Speak Out! – free online training series

This training series for resisting the Hostile Environment in Public Services covers a range of topics important for social work practice.

We're marking Holocaust Memorial Day - 27th January - Social Workers Union

Jan 27

Holocaust Memorial Day 2025: For a better future

It is more important than ever to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community. Combating antisemitism requires a collective effort involving education, advocacy, and unwavering support.

Wishing the social work community a happy festive season - Social Workers Union (SWU)

Dec 18

A festive message from the Social Workers Union

Another year comes to an end, and what a year 2024 has been. This year your union has been campaigning, launching new resources, and hosting and attending events across the UK. Highlights have included: The SWU Conference in Manchester was Read more

BASW/SWU office hours over the festive break

Dec 17

SWU/BASW office hours over the festive break

We will close on Tuesday, 24th December 2024 and will reopen on Thursday, 2nd January 2025.

Dec 12

SWU statement on the murder of Sara Sharif

The case of Sara Sharif is dreadful, horrendous and sickening. In the UK this is a rare case but it shows the strain that the social work profession is under.

Social Workers Union (SWU) and ITV News Social Work Survey - accompanied by a photo of rusty swings in a muddy, empty playground

Dec 05

Social workers report poverty crisis for children

The cost-of-living crisis has led to a third of UK social workers witnessing child removals in the past three years where poverty or financial poverty has been a key factor.