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.
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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.
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.”
May
23
Student-led SWU and SASW campaign wins postgraduate social work bursary increase in Scotland
Postgraduate social work student bursaries in Scotland will increase by almost 50% on average in the 2025-26 academic year.
Mar
21
Plans to reduce the hours social workers are paid for in Aberdeen City Council would be deeply damaging to services and may put the public at risk
SASW and SWU are calling on Aberdeen City Council to re-think proposals to cut the number of hours for social workers in the authority.
Mar
14
SASW and SWU statement on terms and conditions proposals at Aberdeen City Council
SWU and SASW understand Aberdeen City Council are proposing damaging changes to terms and conditions.
Mar
03
New SASW and SWU report calls on social work employers to embrace flexible working
With recruitment of social workers still proving challenging for employers, now is the time for concerted action.
Dec
18
A festive message from the Social Workers Union
Another year comes to an end, and what a year 2024 has been. This year your union has been campaigning, launching new resources, and hosting and attending events across the UK. Highlights have included: The SWU Conference in Manchester was Read more
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
02
Anti-Racism and Anti-Fascism Rally 2024
SWU and SASW marched together under one banner to show that there is no room for racism or fascism in Scotland.