Home Office Consultation on Processing Children’s Asylum Claims Guidance and Age Estimation Committee Vacancy News 17 Oct 2022
Difference between British Association of Social Workers (BASW) and Social Workers Union (SWU) John McGowan, General Secretary of the Social Workers Union provides an overview of the complexities of implementing strike action. Blog 11 Oct 2022
BASW & SWU urge action from new PM after member survey shows true impact from cost-of-living crisis A new survey conducted by Professional Social Work magazine of BASW members shows the cost-of-living crisis will have a catastrophic impact on people who use services and will drive many to more to seek help. News 7 Sep 2022
SWU General Secretary and new BASW Chair reinforce their commitments to campaigning on Working Conditions John McGowan and Julia Ross speak on the importance of good employment practices and Trade Union support. News 6 Sep 2022
Draft Mental Health Reform Bill: UK Parliament consultation Share your views and experiences. News 11 Aug 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
A night with an Emergency Duty Team Ahead of World Mental Health Day, BASW is sharing a diary of an Emergency Duty Team (EDT) social worker. Blog 8 Oct 2021