SWU-BASW England - SWU Social Workers Union

Feb 05

A New Voice for London Social Workers: Why Now Matters – March 24th

The BASW London Branch is hosting an event on 24 March, and all London social workers are warmly invited to attend.

Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund

Jan 22

Powering change together: get involved with the SWU Campaign Fund

The coming year offers a real opportunity for social workers to shape the future of our profession.

Jan 09

Reducing the risk of Doxxing: A mini guide for social workers

A SASW and SWU guide for UK social workers to keep their personal information safe online.

British Association of Social Workers (BASW), Social Workers Union (SWU), UNISON

Sep 01

BASW, SWU, and UNISON Joint Statement on Social Work England

BASW, SWU, and UNISON have produced a second joint statement to document ongoing significant concerns on behalf of our respective members.

Jul 28

SWU statement on Social Work England’s decision to increase registration fees

Despite strong opposition from the social work community, the regulator is raising its registration, renewal, restoration, and scrutiny fees

BASW England - Social Workers Union (SWU) - Department of Health & Social Care

Jul 01

Introduction to the ASC Fair Pay Agreement for Social Workers | BASW England & SWU Webinar – July 7th

This webinar with the Department of Health & Social Care will introduce the first Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care staff and how it will affect you as a social worker.

Logos of 29 organisations supporting the campaign to end the physical punishment of children including the Social Workers Union, Action for Children, Barnardo's, National Children's Bureau, NSPCC, and The Children's Society

Jun 06

Most safeguarding professionals support the end of physical punishment of children in England

SWU supports the amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to end the physical punishment of children in England.

SWU General Secretary and SWE Chief Executive Colum Conway are sitting at a conference table - Colum is reading the SWU member consultation feedback report that John has presented to him.

Jun 02

SWU membership feedback on SWE “Consultation on proposals to make changes to our fees”

SWU General Secretary John McGowan met with SWE Chief Executive Colum Conway to personally deliver a copy of this feedback.

Mar 04

Responding to Social Work England’s proposal to increase fees for social workers

SWU agrees that a sudden 33% increase of this fee is unacceptably high, especially while the cost of living continues to rise.

BASW/SWU office hours over the festive break

Dec 17

SWU/BASW office hours over the festive break

We will close on Tuesday, 24th December 2024 and will reopen on Thursday, 2nd January 2025.