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A message from Gerry Nosowska (BASW chair), Ruth Allen (BASW CEO), and John McGowan (SWU General Secretary)

The statement covers the current context, implications and ethical considerations of compulsory Covid-19 vaccinations for social workers. 

Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public and Political Affairs Lead, analyses the Autumn Budget and Spending Review.

There are several urgent and growing issues, such as poverty and lack of funding for services, that we want the Spending Review to address.

Social worker 'LK' on how using Social Work Employment Services transformed her relationship with umbrella companies.

Join SWU on 3 November to discuss any workplace issues you are experiencing..

We maintain our position that the priority must be people’s wellbeing not making space in hospitals.

Together, BASW and SWU will continue to campaign for social worker safety in the workplace.

Designed by and for social workers, provides a trusted space to work through and think about positive solutions for professional and personal challenges with an experienced ‘coach’

Ahead of the BASW Annual General (members') Meeting and pre-event on 15 September, we are releasing weekly updates on our key priorities under the banner 'What We Stand For'.