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.
Category: EDI
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.
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.
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.
Dec
02
Anti-Racism and Anti-Fascism Rally 2024
SWU and SASW marched together under one banner to show that there is no room for racism or fascism in Scotland.
Nov
29
In Solidarity with the Palestinian People
As a human rights-based profession, we cannot stay silent. The ongoing violent escalation in the region cannot be allowed to become normalised.
Nov
28
Dog whistle narratives – xenophobia
People moving is a fact of life – we always have, and always will. It’s time those who hold positions of power in this country recognised that.
Nov
20
Trans Day of Remembrance, 20 November 2024
Today we honour the lives of all the trans and non-binary people who have been killed by anti-transgender violence and discrimination.
Oct
29
Progress in Scottish students’ campaign welcomed
Social work students campaigning for bursaries while working on placements in the public sector have welcomed promises made by the Scottish Government, but warned that more still needs to be done.
Oct
14
Make Equality Real campaign action call
Join the Make Equality Real campaign action call on 23rd October 2024 at 7pm on Zoom.