BASW / SWU Advice & Representation Service Trade Union Officer Lisa Fitzpatrick writes an in-depth blog about the A&R Service for SWU's 10th Anniversary. She is passionate about working for a Trade Union with the values of social justice and equality as its core, to protect and support social workers.
All UK social workers are invited to attend this free online Talk to SWU session, regardless of membership. The webinar is set up so that questions can be asked anonymously.
BASW NI has briefed the Northern Ireland Assembly Education Committee calling for up-to-date guidance aimed at minimising the use of restraint and preventing the use of seclusion for children with additional needs in educational settings.