Celebrating Diwali: The Festival of Lights BASW UK Vice-Chair, Neeta Baicher looks back on her memories of Diwali Blog 24 Oct 2022
Difference between British Association of Social Workers (BASW) and Social Workers Union (SWU) John McGowan, General Secretary of the Social Workers Union provides an overview of the complexities of implementing strike action. Blog 11 Oct 2022
The Jewish New Year is upon us Julia Ross, BASW chair, shares reflections on the Jewish New Year Blog 27 Sep 2022
BASW student ambassador scheme: Apply now! Calling all student social workers –free BASW membership and more when you join the Student Ambassador Scheme Blog 21 Sep 2022
Care for Every Child: BASW and SWU sign joint statement on the urgent need to safeguard unaccompanied children The government must put an end to the unofficial and ongoing shadow system of hotel accommodation for children not born in the UK. Blog 16 Aug 2022
BASW Cymru and SWU celebrate South Asian Heritage Month 2022 BASW Cymru and the Social Workers Union wish you a fabulous South Asian Heritage Month and we invite you to share your stories and celebrations with us. Blog 16 Aug 2022
SWU Blog: Who actually benefits from the privatisation of public services? SWU National Organiser Carol Reid comments on the continuing wave of privatisation and loss of public sector services Blog 26 Jul 2022
SWU opposes replacing Human Rights Act with “Bill of Rights” As trade unionists and social workers we cannot settle for legislation that would unabashedly offer us less rights and protection. Blog 12 Jul 2022