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"All workers deserve decent pay, but this should never come off the backs of migrants, or be used to stoke division in our workforce & communities. We are proud to stand with 60 unions and migrant organisations calling on the Government to reverse its planned visa and NHS fee hikes! Read the statement"

Jul 20

Unions unite with migrant organisations to call out government plan to fund pay rise with higher migrant fees

No worker should be pushed into poverty, unsustainable debt, or homelessness simply because of the papers they hold.

"Respecting diversity through joint social action" World Social Work Day, 21st March 2023 | #WSWD23 | IFSW, SWU

Jul 14

SWU is thrilled to announce the winners of our World Social Work Day 2023 Essay Assignment Competition

Four social work students / apprentices have each won a prize of £500 for their outstanding essays on supporting diverse communities across the UK.

Lucy Challoner (left) and David Grimm (right) who are leading the @swstudentsunite campaign hold the jointly signed letter on 28th October 2022.

Jul 13

Social work students honoured for activism

Two social work students have been presented with special awards for their campaign to secure bursaries for students on placements in Scotland.

Jul 11

SWU has signed UNICEF UK’s open letter to Rishi Sunak on child health

Sign UNICEF UK’s Early Moments Matter petition calling on the UK Government to introduce a National Baby and Toddler Guarantee.

Pledge of Pride: A guide for supporting LGBTQ+ care leavers, April 2023 | LGBTQ+ Youth in Care, Teeside University

Jun 20

Pledge of Pride: co-creating practice resources to improve support for LGBTQ+ care leavers

This free resource aims to address the lack of knowledge surrounding the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ care leavers in the UK.

Jun 01

Meet the markers for the SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2023 Essay Competition

Students and apprentices, for the chance to win one of four grants of £500 be sure to send in your entries by 5pm Friday June 23rd.

Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund

May 30

Social Workers start work on neurodiversity pledge

A group of neurodivergent social workers is calling for fellow professionals to join them in adopting a new employers’ pledge to celebrate neurodiversity in the profession.

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.