ADASS Spring Budget Survey 2022: BASW England response BASW England calls on the government to act now and invest in adult social care, or risk a devastating crisis this winter and beyond. News 19 Jul 2022
SWU is delighted to announce the winners of our World Social Work Day 2022 Student Essay Assignment Competition Thank you to all the students who participated in the competition this year – it was a pleasure to read your thoughtful and passionate essays on this topic. Each winning entrant will receive £500. News 18 Jul 2022
DHSC Building the Right Support Action Plan: BASW England response The release of the Action Plan and the Red Quadrant independent report on funding flows reflect a major step forward for campaigners News 15 Jul 2022
SWU is working with our members in the run-up to the National Care Service Bill We need to ensure the workforce is protected and that this Bill will bring better care and support to people in Scotland. Blog 15 Jul 2022
SWU in solidarity with the FSCC Social Care Lobby Day Support the Future Social Care Coalition in lobbying the Government for a fair deal for social care by signing the Pledge. News 15 Jul 2022
SWU opposes replacing Human Rights Act with “Bill of Rights” As trade unionists and social workers we cannot settle for legislation that would unabashedly offer us less rights and protection. Blog 12 Jul 2022