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World Social Work Day - SWU & BASW
Apr 01

World Social Work Day 2026

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SWU and BASW took the WSWD 2026 celebration to Westminster with the second meeting of the Cross-Party Group for Social Work.

Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund
Mar 26

Hundreds of social workers forced to cover basic essentials for vulnerable people from their own pockets

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The Government’s new Crisis and Resilience Fund may still fall short of preventing frontline social workers from having to step in personally to support people in crisis.

Feb 05

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

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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 30

Solidarity with Social Work Academics and University-Based Programmes – February 19th

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UK social work academics are invited to attend this follow-up campaign planning session to agree next steps.

Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund
Jan 22

Powering change together: get involved with the SWU Campaign Fund

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

Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund
Dec 18

Solidarity with Social Work Academics and University-Based Programmes – January 20th

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Social work lecturers in the UK, you are invited to talk with SWU about your experiences and present difficulties. Join us for a free webinar on Tuesday January 20th, 2026 from 4:15-5pm. The confidential feedback you give in this webinar Read more

Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund
Oct 16

Independent fostering assessors call for fair pay and recognition

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SWU supports the ISW Fostering Assessors Support Group as they press for change.

Social Workers Union (SWU) Conference: Solidarity at Work - 6th September 2025, Manchester
Aug 29

SWU Conference 2025: Solidarity at Work

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A FREE conference open to all from the world of social work on Saturday 6th September 2025 in Manchester.

A photo of a window covered with condensation and a large amount of mould growing in the dampness
Aug 21

SWU submits unsafe housing evidence to MPs

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Poor housing is placing children and vulnerable people at risk, especially when combined with unaffordable energy bills.

A group photo of the Diaspora Social Work Conference 2025 attendees
Aug 18

Resilient Diaspora Social Workers: Surviving and Thriving in a Challenging Environment

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“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.”

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