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.
Category: EDI
Dec
02
Anti-Racism and Anti-Fascism Rally 2024
SWU and SASW marched together under one banner to show that there is no room for racism or fascism in Scotland.
Nov
29
In Solidarity with the Palestinian People
As a human rights-based profession, we cannot stay silent. The ongoing violent escalation in the region cannot be allowed to become normalised.
Nov
28
Dog whistle narratives – xenophobia
People moving is a fact of life – we always have, and always will. It’s time those who hold positions of power in this country recognised that.
Nov
20
Trans Day of Remembrance, 20 November 2024
Today we honour the lives of all the trans and non-binary people who have been killed by anti-transgender violence and discrimination.
Oct
29
Progress in Scottish students’ campaign welcomed
Social work students campaigning for bursaries while working on placements in the public sector have welcomed promises made by the Scottish Government, but warned that more still needs to be done.
Oct
14
Make Equality Real campaign action call
Join the Make Equality Real campaign action call on 23rd October 2024 at 7pm on Zoom.
Oct
08
Why the decriminilasiation of sex work is a trade union issue
Decriminalization would allow sex workers to advocate for their rights more openly and safely.
Sep
19
I want to talk about the UK riots and the impact on the social work profession.
Racism is very real in the UK. I have experienced it and so many practitioners of social work have experienced it.
Aug
28
Make Equality Real: Prime Minister replies to SWU
The Make Equality Real coalition looks forwards to working with the Government on delivering the socio-economic duty, reducing poverty, and making austerity unlawful.