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.
Category: EDI
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.
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.
May
09
Today’s class is about “class”
In the UK where the gap between the wealthiest and poorest is at its largest for more than a decade, class is everything and is everywhere.
Apr
07
International Romani Day 2023: A time for celebration, a call for solidarity
Senior Lecturer in Social Work Allison Hulmes shares Romani history, past and contemporary struggles, and a call for allyship.
Apr
03
The “Hormotional” Social Worker
SWU Executive Committee UK Representative Chrissie Beatty writes about her experience of menopause and the importance of workplace support and inclusion.
Mar
27
Learning to Deliver Affirmative Care to LGBTQ+ people in later life
This new framework offers us an opportunity to identify and articulate key topics that should underpin best practices with LGBTQ+ older people and their carers in social care.
Mar
07
SWU announces theme for 2023 World Social Work Day Essay Competition
Social work students and apprentices: submit your best argument for this year’s question for the chance to win £500.