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.
Category: EDI
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.
Feb
27
SWU statement in support of the transgender and non-binary community
SWU stands in solidarity with the transgender and non-binary community. We will continue to offer support for our trans and non-binary members who may be experiencing harassment or discrimination work.
Jan
31
Part 4: Dog whistles in context – transphobia
jane fae shares her knowledge and perspective of the ongoing issue of transphobic dog whistles in the UK as part of this educational blog series for social workers.
Jan
30
Part 3: Dog whistles at work – neurodiversity
Practicing social worker Deb Solomon shares her experiences with dog whistles in the workplace. Deb is Chair of the BASW Neurodivergent Social Workers SIG and Co-Chair of the BASW Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Group.