Police Bill: BASW UK stands in solidarity with Gypsy, Traveller and nomadic people ‘Day of Solidarity’ with Gypsy and Traveller people, ahead of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill’s Royal Assent News 26 Apr 2022
BASW and SWU event for World Social Work Month: Social Work Future BASW hosted and SWU chaired this panel discussion exploring media and public perceptions of social work, impact, and change Blog 26 Apr 2022
Consultation on proposed changes to the MCA Code of Practice, including guidance on the new Liberty Protection Safeguards: DHSC policy workshops for social workers News 21 Apr 2022
SWU and BASW England respond to SWE consultation on amendments to rules, electronic communication, and remote hearings This joint consultation response was an outstanding example of how a collaborative approach can be much more than the sum of its parts. News 19 Apr 2022
Home Office plans to ‘process asylum-seekers’ in Rwanda — BASW UK statement The UK continues to become an increasingly hostile environment. News 19 Apr 2022
SWU Campaign Fund update: 7 campaigns and room for more Any SWU member who would like to run their own campaign is encouraged to submit their idea for funding News 19 Apr 2022
International Romani Day - 8 April 2022 BASW and SWU stand together with Romani communities in the UK and around the world. News 8 Apr 2022
Elections 2022: Supporting citizens' right to vote Useful local elections information for social workers. News 5 Apr 2022
SWU expresses solidarity with the workers sacked by P&O Ferries – trade unions will not stand for these tactics The immediate termination of an entire seafaring workforce is a stark example of the callous fire and re-hire employment practice that became widespread during the pandemic. News 29 Mar 2022