Social Workers Union

18/08/2026

18/08/2026

👀 Strategy Series is turning heads.

Strong unions don't just react, they plan, organise and build power, together ✊

This series, delivered by the GFTU Educational Trust, explores how trade unionists can think beyond the day-to-day, organise strategically and make the decisions that strengthen our movement.

Kicking this series off is Jaz Brisack with Get on the Job and Organise - Lessons From ’Salting’ in The USA.

Check the comments for the link 👇

18/08/2026

Disabled people and people with long-term health conditions are being invited to take part in a series of workshops that will help shape recommendations for the future of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Many people described assessment and decision-making processes as “stressful” and “dehumanising” and reported that PIP, while widely valued as a benefit, can itself create additional barriers to participation and independence.

Ahead of its final Report, due in Autumn 2026, the Review’s steering group is now developing emerging recommendations and will be seeking views on them from people across the UK.

The 15 workshops will be held online and in person across the UK during September and October 2026, ensuring people from all parts of the country can take part in discussing, testing and refining the recommendations.

More details including the workshop registration link here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/disabled-people-invited-to-shape-recommendations-of-review-into-pip

18/08/2026

The announcement that Reform would cut Personal Independence Payment to Disabled people, is not just a threat to remove a lifeline but a signal that they don’t consider us to be equal citizens.

18/08/2026

Politics can feel very polarising right now, and many social workers will have their own views which may or may not align with the views of their employer, causing conflict and uncertainty.

That's why we're hosting a webinar next month to support social workers with navigating shifting political landscapes in local authorities. This will be FREE to all BASW members and £15 for non-members.

Register here 🔗 https://basw.co.uk/events/professional-learning-webinar-polarising-politics-how-social-workers-can-respond-changes

18/08/2026

Sick of hearing politicians paint people seeking sanctuary as a problem?

Send your MP our blueprint for a working asylum system now. Let's show them how listening to the evidence & building in welcome from day one would work better for all of us:

https://fightforasylumrights.org/give-the-new-pm-a-blueprint/

13/08/2026

John McGowan talks to Professional Social Work Magazine editor Shahid Naqvi about his ten years as general secretary of the Social Workers Union - and delivers an urgent call to the new prime minister: https://basw.co.uk/about-social-work/psw-magazine/articles/swus-outgoing-boss-urges-burnham-not-sideline-social-work

13/08/2026

High temperatures continue across UK with 38C forecast on Thursday and wildfires stretching emergency services