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Social Workers Union (SWU) & The Independent
Apr 05

SWU and Independent survey highlights how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting social workers and the people they support

SWU CommsBlog, News, SWU Campaign Fund, SWU Interviews, SWU Research, Working Conditions

Exclusive research lays bare a social services sector on the brink of a breakdown and Dickensian living conditions.

Social Workers Union (SWU) & The Independent
Apr 01

Social workers’ concerns about welfare not dealt with by authorities

SWU CommsBlog, News, SWU Interviews, SWU Research, Working Conditions

The everyday struggles of social workers trying to do their best for the vulnerable people they support are clear to see in this shocking research.

SWU General Secretary John McGowan (right) with film director Ken Loach (left) for an interview before the release of The Old Oak film (2023)
Sep 28

Ken Loach talks to SWU

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Celebrated film director Ken Loach speaks to SWU about poverty, politics, and social work.

Stress Awareness Month 2023 (#ACTNOW) Interview with Dr Neil Thompson | Talk to SWU: Let's Talk About Stress in Social Work
Apr 24

Talk to SWU interview with Dr Neil Thompson for Stress Awareness Month 2023

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Let’s talk about stress and burnout in social work.

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