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.
Category: SWU-BASW UK
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.
May
27
BASW & SWU statement on the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank
BASW and SWU jointly call for the immediate lifting of the blockade on Gaza by the Israeli government and the full, safe passage of humanitarian aid by international humanitarian organisations.
Apr
08
International Romani Day 2025
Make a stand today by asking your MP to push for a repeal of Part 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act (PCSC) 2022.
Mar
18
SWU General Secretary John McGowan reflects on World Social Work Day
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.
Mar
12
SWU Assignment essay competition for World Social Work Day 2025
Social work students and apprentices get ready for the SWU Assignment 2025 with prizes of £500 for each winning entry!
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.
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.
Aug
19
SWU Executive Committee honours Angi Naylor for her contributions to the union and social work
Angi Naylor is a renown BASW / SWU activist, social worker, and folk singer who has been a member of the SWU Executive Committee since the union was formed.
Aug
06
BASW & SWU Statement on the UK riots
BASW and SWU condemn in the strongest possible terms the appalling acts of violence, disorder and racism that have terrorised communities across the country in recent days.