News

We are sleepwalking into a human rights catastrophe, say GRTSW Association's Allison Hulmes, Mairtain Moloney-Neachtain and Dr Dan Allen.

Results of SWU’s survey for LBC Radio starkly reflect the pressures our members are presently under.

Paul Shuttleworth, BASW England Professional Officer, writes a powerful and moving personal reflection on the rise of antisemitism in recent years

John McGowan, SWU General Secretary and Carys Phillips, SWU Chair share festive wishes to all

Ruth Allen, BASW CEO and Gerry Nosowska, BASW Chair share reflections as the year draws to an end

A look back through 2021... to the theme of Twelve Days of Christmas

Nobody should accept derogatory language that seeks to locate the blame with the person currently in hospital - as if they are somehow responsible for another person having to wait.

By Lena Dominelli, University of Stirling, Head of Delegation for the International Association of Schools of Social Work at COP26

Update on key international news and activities by Ruth Allen, CEO BASW 

People in public-facing jobs across all sectors – including social work – have been subjected to rising hostility and abuse since the end of the COVID-19 lockdowns. SWU has been approached by Olivia Blake MP – one of several cross-party MPs backing the ICS’s Service with Respect campaign – to become involved.