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Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund

Apr 11

Regulator’s Readers’ Panel discusses coverage of social workers

SWU has launched a new rapid reporting mechanism for social workers concerned about media coverage, following a discussion of the topic by the IPSO Readers’ Panel.

A golden star next to the text "The BASW Social Work Journalism Awards"

Apr 04

The BASW Social Work Journalism Awards are open for nominations until April 28th

These awards will recognise outstanding reporting of social work and build on the new guidelines on media reporting of social workers launched by SWU.

Let's remind the government whose responsibility it is to STOP THIS COST OF LIVING CATASTROPHE from becoming the new normal. Sign the open letter. | Together Through This Crisis

Feb 21

SWU and BASW sign the Together Through This Crisis coalition’s open letter calling for government action to stop this cost-of-living crisis

Sign the open letter to ask the Prime Minister and the Chancellor to do their jobs in the upcoming Spring Budget.

Jan 30

Part 3: Dog whistles at work – neurodiversity

Practicing social worker Deb Solomon shares her experiences with dog whistles in the workplace. Deb is Chair of the BASW Neurodivergent Social Workers SIG and Co-Chair of the BASW Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Group.

SWU Blog Series | Part 1: Dog whistles - a socially destructive form of discrimation

Jan 23

Part 1: Dog whistles – a socially destructive form of discrimination

Understanding how dog whistles work, how they affect vulnerable and marginalised communities, and how to diffuse them are important tools for social workers.

National Union of Journalists & Social Workers Union

Dec 20

National Union of Journalists meets with SWU to discuss media guidelines

Representatives from the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) heard first-hand how media reporting can affect social workers at a meeting last week. Following publication of the guidelines for reporting on social workers earlier in the year, SWU representatives have been holding meetings with Read more

Staff from IPSO, SWU, and Campaign Collective stand in front of the "IPSO" sigh at the IPSO office in November 2022

Nov 22

SWU media guidelines take next step in gaining recognition from press

In the photo, from left to right, are: Rosemary Douce, Standards Officer, IPSO; Jane Debois, Head of Standards & Regulation, IPSO; Simon Francis, Founder Member, Campaign Collective; and John McGowan, General Secretary, SWU Following publication of guidelines for media reporting Read more

Nov 21

Social workers help to set out stepping stones to better working conditions

A group of practising social workers – who are all in the process of overcoming adversity in the workplace – explored the commonalities between their issues in a recent webinar organised by the SWU Campaign Fund. Social worker, Lisa Fitzpatrick, Read more

Trans Awareness Week 2022 | BASW and SWU are an active ally | #TransWeek

Nov 14

SWU, BASW, and TransActual celebrate Trans Awareness Week 2022

SWU and BASW stand in solidarity with transgender people. Trans Awareness Week runs each year from November 13th – 19th and is a time to celebrate transgender and nonbinary people and to raise awareness of this community through education and Read more

Social Workers Union (SWU) The specialist union for social workers

Oct 18

World Menopause Day 2022

Menopause is a Trade Union issue. The menopause is a significant life event for many people. You may have experienced it, be experiencing it now, or perhaps you will experience it in the future. You will have family, friends, colleagues, and Read more