Apr
01
Marching with the Together Alliance
SWU stands with the Together Alliance’s coalition of organisations representing over 7 million people who are committed to defending human rights and solidarity with marginalised communities.
Category: EDI
Mar
26
Hundreds of social workers forced to cover basic essentials for vulnerable people from their own pockets
The Government’s new Crisis and Resilience Fund may still fall short of preventing frontline social workers from having to step in personally to support people in crisis.
Mar
08
International Women’s Day 2026
This year to support IWD 2026, we are highlighting an issue that disproportionately affects women and girls – digital violence.
Feb
17
March with SWU and the Together Alliance on March 28th
SWU Chair Dave Callow encourages our union members to join him in London for the Together Alliance march.
Jan
22
Powering change together: get involved with the SWU Campaign Fund
The coming year offers a real opportunity for social workers to shape the future of our profession.
Dec
16
SWU is proud to stand with the TOGETHER Alliance
Together, we can reject narratives of division and racism; build solidarity across communities; and unite against the far right.
Nov
29
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2025
On November 29th, SWU marks the 47th International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
Oct
15
Leading voices unite to urge Prime Minister to end the use of physical punishment against children in England
The evidence is crystal clear, physical punishment is harmful, ineffective, and damages the trust and wellbeing at the heart of family relationships.
Oct
09
The ADHD Social Worker
To mark ADHD Awareness Month in October, SWU Vice Chair Chrissie Beatty shares personal reflections about her recent ADHD diagnosis.
Oct
06
Community Anti-racism Conference to Mark Black History Month 2025
SWU Conference 2025 keynote speaker Vivian Okeze-Tirado invites social workers to join her at this free event.