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The Social Workers Union (SWU) is looking forward to a virtual roundtable on April 23rd with a wide cohort of stakeholders and Parliamentarians to discuss the smacking ban campaign, next steps and how we can work together.

An update on the campaign to retain the £20 Universal Credit uplift.

Wayne Reid, BASW Anti-Racism Lead invites social workers to share examples of anti-racism activism

‘A government gaslighting initiative with little merit’

BASW and SWU launch petition calling on government to add social workers to the list of professions that it is an additional offence to assault.

BASW explores the idea and possible impact of vaccine passports on social work

Focus on the section considering mental health,

BASW England and the Social Workers Union highlight the 'Homes Not Hospitals' campaign for World Autism Awareness Week 2021. BASW England and the Autism Alliance will launch a suite of resources for social workers on May 10.

Vlog by CEO Ruth Allen: Celebrating world social work day and a month of activities throughout March 2021

International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) is an annual event observed around the world on March 31. SWU Stands in solidarity with SWU and BASW trans and non-binary members and their right to live and work free from discrimination.