Social work students campaigning for bursaries while working on placements in the public sector have welcomed promises made by the Scottish Government, but warned that more still needs to be done.
SWU is thrilled that this call for fair terms and conditions in Scotland has reached such a huge milestone and we urge everyone to sign the petition.
SWU and BASW are working together on a new campaign to highlight the challenges facing mental health workers in the UK.
Be sure to download your free copy of the Reflective Supervision Guide which is now available on the SWU website.
Edith Till reflects on how the SWU Conference has inspired her and benefited her as a social work student.
Social workers, students, and trade unionists from across the UK gathered in Manchester to discuss activism and solidarity.
“We need MSPs to come together and unite on a programme that will tackle the long term causes of Scotland’s cold homes crisis and provide emergency support to those most at risk next winter.”
SWU spoke at the 2024 BASW Student Conference, Compass Birmingham Jobs Fair, and SASW “Still We Rise” WSWD webinar.
The SWU Campaign Fund has kicked off its third year of activity with a range of developments on new and existing campaigns.
“Every day that the Government fails to make a decision, the situation for social work students gets worse.”