Gerry Madden reflects on the BASW Northern Ireland and Social Workers Union event held in Derry on 2nd April 2025. “I was absolutely delighted recently to represent SWU at the launch of the BASW NI and SWU research report ‘The Read more
SWU members have until April 6th to claim a 20% discount for Dr Neil Thompson’s online learning services.
I am writing this blog after a wonderful day meeting with SWU and BASW members and other social work professionals at the busy COMPASS Event in Birmingham.
Social work students and apprentices get ready for the SWU Assignment 2025 with prizes of £500 for each winning entry!
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.
With recruitment of social workers still proving challenging for employers, now is the time for concerted action.
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.
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.
From free training to getting involved in the campaign against austerity, make the most of what the General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU) has to offer!
SWU and BASW support the Campaign Action Pack and encourage social workers to make use of this brilliant and accessible resource.