Apr
01
World Social Work Day 2026
SWU and BASW took the WSWD 2026 celebration to Westminster with the second meeting of the Cross-Party Group for Social Work.
Category: SWU-BASW UK
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.
Oct
22
SWU and BASW launch new Cross Party Group to focus on social work issues at Westminster
This first meeting introduced politicians to BASW and SWU’s major campaign to tackle poor working conditions in social work.
Oct
16
SWU and BASW are bringing the working conditions campaign to Westminster
SWU and BASW are holding an event at the UK Parliament next week to lobby MPs and Peers for better working conditions for social workers.
Sep
22
SWU and BASW are saddened by the recent passing of Angi Naylor
Angi Naylor was a renown BASW / SWU activist, social worker, and folk singer who has been instrumental in our history and journey as a union.
Aug
29
SWU Conference 2025: Solidarity at Work
A FREE conference open to all from the world of social work on Saturday 6th September 2025 in Manchester.
Aug
18
Resilient Diaspora Social Workers: Surviving and Thriving in a Challenging Environment
“We don’t want seats at the table just to be seen — we’re here to be heard, to lead, and to transform the table itself.”
Jun
20
Congratulations to the 2025 BASW Social Work Journalism Award winners
These awards are supported by SWU as part of a wider joint campaign to improve public perceptions of social work.
Jun
10
SWU and BASW launch a major campaign to tackle poor working conditions in the social work profession
New research reveals that alarming staff shortages and deteriorating working conditions are putting children and adults at risk.