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The logos of the Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund and the Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW) next to a photo of the Scottish Parliament Building

Dec 01

Social work students win post-graduate funding reform

Postgraduate social work students will be able to benefit from reform to the bursaries system in Scotland after a Government announcement.

Nov 15

BASW & SWU statement on situation in Israel and Palestine/Gaza

We call on UK and international governments to press for an immediate ceasefire between the Israeli military and Hamas and to seek a political way forward that can promote the equal human and social rights of the Palestinian and Israeli populations.

Social Workers Union (SWU) - Thunderbird Partnership Foundation

Nov 07

Social Workers Union and Thunderbird Partnership Foundation international knowledge exchange trip

This was a unique opportunity for UK social workers to learn about Thunderbird’s strength-based, holistic, trauma informed approach to social work practices.

Oct 27

Black History Month 2023 – Recognising racism in the workplace is just the first step

I am pleased to write a small piece from my own lens, the lens of a black, young, educated woman who has been a qualified social worker for over a decade.