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Mar 15

International Day to Combat Islamophobia 2025

As a way to help tackle Islamophobia this Ramadan, the Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) campaign has called for people to host an iftar.

International Women's Day #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

Mar 08

International Women’s Day 2025

This International Women’s Day we highlight that employers offering and supporting flexible working positively impacts women’s advancement in the workplace.

The Ukrainian flag with a white dove flying in front of it

Mar 06

SWU in solidarity with Ukraine – three years of war

As social workers we call for peace; promote the rights and welfare of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants; and work to counter racism and social exclusion.

Flexible working in Scottish social work - SASW & SWU

Mar 03

New SASW and SWU report calls on social work employers to embrace flexible working

With recruitment of social workers still proving challenging for employers, now is the time for concerted action.

Stand Up! Speak Out! - Solidarity Knows No Borders Training Series

Feb 04

Stand Up! Speak Out! – free online training series

This training series for resisting the Hostile Environment in Public Services covers a range of topics important for social work practice.

We're marking Holocaust Memorial Day - 27th January - Social Workers Union

Jan 27

Holocaust Memorial Day 2025: For a better future

It is more important than ever to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community. Combating antisemitism requires a collective effort involving education, advocacy, and unwavering support.

Social Workers Union (SWU) and ITV News Social Work Survey - accompanied by a photo of rusty swings in a muddy, empty playground

Dec 05

Social workers report poverty crisis for children

The cost-of-living crisis has led to a third of UK social workers witnessing child removals in the past three years where poverty or financial poverty has been a key factor.