SWU Campaign Fund 2021 - 2022 Read about how the SWU Campaign Fund has assisted members in developing and running campaigns throughout 2021/22. Blog 5 Jul 2022
This Week in Westminster - 5 July 2022 Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides members with an update from Westminster. News 5 Jul 2022
'Now is the time to stand up for social work' - BASW chair blog Julia Ross outlines her vision and objectives as the new chair of BASW, the UK’s independent voice for social work. Blog 5 Jul 2022
What Makes A Home? Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2022 Allison Hulmes, BASW Cymru National Director, reflects on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2022 Blog 30 Jun 2022
Social Work Benevolent Trust: Join our board of trustees SWBT provides support to social workers facing financial hardship. News 28 Jun 2022
UK Government publishes ‘Bill of Rights’ to replace Human Rights Act These legislative proposals will roll back human rights rather than uphold them. News 28 Jun 2022
Police, Crime and Sentencing and Courts Act comes into force This legislation criminalises the way of life of Gypsy and Traveller communities - and we also have major concerns around changes to the right to protest. News 28 Jun 2022
Further funding secured for the Professional Support Service for social workers in Wales! We are grateful to the Welsh Government who will be funding the Professional Support Service (PSS) in Wales News 24 Jun 2022
SWU speaks at House of Lords: Equal Protection of Children Against Assault working group meeting Wales has implemented new laws on ending the physical punishment of children, and England needs to enact similar legislative changes. Blog 23 Jun 2022