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Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund
Jan 22

Powering change together: get involved with the SWU Campaign Fund

SWU CommsBlog, EDI, Featured, News, SWU Campaign Fund, SWU-BASW Cymru, SWU-BASW England, SWU-BASW NI, SWU-BASW UK, SWU-SASW

The coming year offers a real opportunity for social workers to shape the future of our profession.

We are TOGETHER against the far right
Dec 16

SWU is proud to stand with the TOGETHER Alliance

SWU CommsBlog, EDI, Events, Featured, GFTU, News, Upcoming Events

Together, we can reject narratives of division and racism; build solidarity across communities; and unite against the far right.

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Nov 29

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2025

SWU CommsBlog, EDI, GFTU, News, SWU International

On November 29th, SWU marks the 47th International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

A group of activists gathered at Westminster hold the NSPCC banner and signs calling to end "reasonable punishment" and to end physical punishment of children
Oct 15

Leading voices unite to urge Prime Minister to end the use of physical punishment against children in England

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The evidence is crystal clear, physical punishment is harmful, ineffective, and damages the trust and wellbeing at the heart of family relationships.

National ADHD Awareness Month - October 2025 - Social Workers Union (SWU)
Oct 09

The ADHD Social Worker

SWU CommsBlog, EDI, Featured, News, Working Conditions

To mark ADHD Awareness Month in October, SWU Vice Chair Chrissie Beatty shares personal reflections about her recent ADHD diagnosis.

2nd Annual Community Anti-racism Conference 2025 to mark UK Black History Month
Oct 06

Community Anti-racism Conference to Mark Black History Month 2025

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SWU Conference 2025 keynote speaker Vivian Okeze-Tirado invites social workers to join her at this free event.

Social Workers Union (SWU) Conference: Solidarity at Work - 6th September 2025, Manchester
Aug 29

SWU Conference 2025: Solidarity at Work

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A FREE conference open to all from the world of social work on Saturday 6th September 2025 in Manchester.

A photo of a window covered with condensation and a large amount of mould growing in the dampness
Aug 21

SWU submits unsafe housing evidence to MPs

SWU CommsBlog, EDI, Featured, News, SWU Campaign Fund, SWU Research

Poor housing is placing children and vulnerable people at risk, especially when combined with unaffordable energy bills.

A group photo of the Diaspora Social Work Conference 2025 attendees
Aug 18

Resilient Diaspora Social Workers: Surviving and Thriving in a Challenging Environment

SWU CommsBlog, EDI, Events, Featured, News, Previous Events, SWU Campaign Fund, SWU-BASW UK, SWU-SASW, Working Conditions

“We don’t want seats at the table just to be seen — we’re here to be heard, to lead, and to transform the table itself.”

Summer Conference - 27 June 2025 - Forging a bold future where no child is left behind | No Child Left Behind, National Education Union
Aug 18

No Child Left Behind coalition summer conference 2025

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The No Child Left Behind coalition’s conference celebrated recent victories in securing free school meals and called for expanded universal provision.

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