'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
SWU Assignment student essay competition will award £500 to each winning entry Submit your essay by 5pm on 24th June 2022 for the chance to win one of four grants News 13 Jun 2022
"Social workers are on the frontline and the Government should be listening to them" — MPs debate impact of pandemic on social work News 24 Mar 2022
This Week in Westminster: War in Ukraine, Nationality and Borders Bill, Human Rights Act Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster. News 8 Mar 2022
BASW launches first annual survey of membership, revealing what social workers want to overcome current challenges Survey reveals the motivations, hopes and ambitions of social workers, plus current challenges and priorities for the future. News 7 Mar 2022
Expansion of the fast-track to child and family social work programme: BASW England statement The Government must engage in a full stakeholder consultation and an equality and impact assessment on all the routes into social work. News 3 Mar 2022
Solihull joint targeted area inspection (JTAI): BASW England synopsis The JTAI was published on 21 February 2022 News 23 Feb 2022
BASW England releases new resource for children and families social workers The 'scoping review' document is more necessary than ever to help guide busy social workers to instigate both individual and societal change. News 23 Feb 2022
Talk to SWU during World Social Work Month at our workplace issues webinar on 29 March 2022 This is a chance for all UK social workers and social work students to talk with the Social Workers Union about workplace issues in a free online session. News 22 Feb 2022