Oct
22
SWU and BASW launch new Cross Party Group to focus on social work issues at Westminster
This first meeting introduced politicians to BASW and SWU’s major campaign to tackle poor working conditions in social work.
Category: Working Conditions
Oct
16
Independent fostering assessors call for fair pay and recognition
SWU supports the ISW Fostering Assessors Support Group as they press for change.
Oct
16
SWU and BASW are bringing the working conditions campaign to Westminster
SWU and BASW are holding an event at the UK Parliament next week to lobby MPs and Peers for better working conditions for social workers.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.