Social Workers Union

11/06/2026

One of the areas flagged up to us through our State of Social Work survey was instances of professionals being targeted through doxxing, which is the deliberate publication of personal information online without consent. ❎

BASW and SWU have therefore developed a resource to support our members to stay safe and protected online.

Find out more 🔗 https://basw.co.uk/policy-and-practice/resources/staying-safe-online-mini-guide-social-workers

11/06/2026

✨Social work students and apprentices, if you are a last minute person now is your time to shine. Send in your entry by June 14th for the chance to win a £500 prize - there are four prizes to be won! 📝 Competition details: https://swu-union.org.uk/world-social-work-day-student-essay-competition

The British Association of Social Workers Scottish Association of Social Work BASW Northern Ireland BASW Cymru

11/06/2026

This week is Carers Week – a week when we are reminded of the sheer volume of unpaid carers and how they go about caring day in and day out, often without support, without a break and without any recognition.

11/06/2026

🚨 Lobby for Palestine
⏰ 30 June, 2-5:30PM
📍 Parliament, London

Israel's genocide and apartheid against Palestinians continues and our government is complicit. Join our lobby of Parliament to demand MP's push for immediate sanctions on Israel

Register https://palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/Junelobby2026

11/06/2026

We are seeking views on the employment rights that are available to people with unpaid caring responsibilities and parents who have a seriously ill child.

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

1 month to go!

10/06/2026

📢This is the last week! UK social work educators in university-based programmes please take the survey by June 14: https://swu-union.org.uk/2026/06/solidarity-with-social-work-educators-support-the-campaign-and-take-the-survey Thank you for helping create an evidence base for a campaign of solidarity against the growing pressures on social work education.

The British Association of Social Workers Scottish Association of Social Work BASW Northern Ireland BASW Cymru BASW Diaspora Social Workers SIG UCU - University and College Union Dave Callow Social Work Today Social Workers Without Borders

10/06/2026

🌈 Pride began as protest and trade unions have a responsibility to stand against discrimination wherever it appears.

This , the stands in with + workers fighting for dignity, safety and equality at work and beyond.

✊ Trade unionism means collective strength, solidarity and liberation for all.

09/06/2026

Free professional coaching for any social worker or social work student in Scotland.

Get support to tackle workplace issues, your next career move, or anything else with a fully trained social worker coach from our UK-wide panel.

See more: https://buff.ly/UtG4STv
Supported by the Scottish Government.