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National ADHD Awareness Month - October 2025 - Social Workers Union (SWU)

Oct 09

The ADHD Social Worker

To mark ADHD Awareness Month in October, SWU Vice Chair Chrissie Beatty shares personal reflections about her recent ADHD diagnosis.

British Association of Social Workers (BASW), Social Workers Union (SWU), UNISON

Sep 01

BASW, SWU, and UNISON Joint Statement on Social Work England

BASW, SWU, and UNISON have produced a second joint statement to document ongoing significant concerns on behalf of our respective members.

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

Aug 29

SWU Conference 2025: Solidarity at Work

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

A group photo of the Diaspora Social Work Conference 2025 attendees

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.”

The Migrant Workers' Rights Coalition is made up of migrant-led groups, trade unions, frontline advice & support organisations, and policy and research bodies - building collective power to defend and advance the rights of millions of migrant workers across the UK. United for rights, dignity, respect, and justice for all working people. - MWRC members and supporters

Jul 04

Migrant workers need clarity, inclusion, and security

SWU has signed the Migrant Workers’ Rights Coalition joint letter to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper highlighting urgent concerns.

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.

Jun 12

Social workers, take the SWU and ITV News survey

Please help us build a national picture of the hidden costs of poverty and the pressures on frontline workers.

Campaign to improve working conditions for social workers - Stronger Social Work, Better Lives | BASW & SWU

Jun 10

SWU and BASW launch a major campaign to tackle poor working conditions in the social work profession

New research reveals that alarming staff shortages and deteriorating working conditions are putting children and adults at risk.

Jun 03

Talk to SWU at our free workplace issues webinar on 11 August 2025: Disability and your rights at work

A panel of A&R Trade Union Officers will answer your questions about disability rights and any other workplace issues you are experiencing.