SWU Webinars - SWU Social Workers Union

Social Workers Union (SWU) Campaign Fund

Jan 30

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

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

Dec 18

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

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

Jul 28

New monthly meetups for Union Contacts

On the first Tuesday of every month we’ll be hosting online meetups for Union Contacts and SWU members who are keen to find out more about being a Union Contact.

SWU Honourary Officers stand in front of the SWU banner, from left to right: SWU Chair Dave Callow, SWU General Secretary John McGowan, SWU Vice Chair Chrissie Beatty, and SWU Treasurer Gerry Madden

Jul 14

Meet the SWU Team on 21st August 2025

This is an opportunity to hear from the team, learn more about our work behind the scenes, and ask any questions you may have.

BASW England - Social Workers Union (SWU) - Department of Health & Social Care

Jul 01

Introduction to the ASC Fair Pay Agreement for Social Workers | BASW England & SWU Webinar – July 7th

This webinar with the Department of Health & Social Care will introduce the first Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care staff and how it will affect you as a social worker.

Social Workers Union (SWU) and the Hazards Campaign

Jun 20

Free health and safety training for social workers

This 2-part online training from the Hazards Campaign is open to all SWU members and will run across two sets of dates this summer.

World Social Work Day, 18th March 2025, #WSWD - Social Workers Union (SWU) #SWUAssignment

Mar 12

SWU Assignment essay competition for World Social Work Day 2025

Social work students and apprentices get ready for the SWU Assignment 2025 with prizes of £500 for each winning entry!

Talk to SWU (Social Workers Union): workplace issues webinar

Jan 23

Talk to SWU at our free workplace issues webinar on 12 February 2024

All social workers and social work students in the UK are welcome to attend this free online advice and representation session.

Jun 20

SWU event outlines how social workers can seek help from press regulator

The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) outlined how it operates and how social workers can seek its support and protection.

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

May 30

IPSO training event on June 8 is open to all – learn about the media complaints process for social workers, the rules the press must follow, and how IPSO can help social workers

This free event organised by IPSO, SWU, and BASW will help social workers understand press regulation and editorial standards.