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.
Category: EDI
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.
Aug
29
SWU Conference 2025: Solidarity at Work
A FREE conference open to all from the world of social work on Saturday 6th September 2025 in Manchester.
Aug
21
SWU submits unsafe housing evidence to MPs
Poor housing is placing children and vulnerable people at risk, especially when combined with unaffordable energy bills.
Aug
18
Resilient Diaspora Social Workers: Surviving and Thriving in a Challenging Environment
“We don’t want seats at the table just to be seen — we’re here to be heard, to lead, and to transform the table itself.”
Aug
18
No Child Left Behind coalition summer conference 2025
The No Child Left Behind coalition’s conference celebrated recent victories in securing free school meals and called for expanded universal provision.
Jul
18
Labour’s disability benefits cuts will hit people already facing the greatest inequality
The government shouldn’t be making decisions about disabled people’s lives without proper impact assessments or consultation.
Jul
04
Migrant workers need clarity, inclusion, and security
SWU has signed the Migrant Workers’ Rights Coalition joint letter to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper highlighting urgent concerns.