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SWU and SASW support this member-led campaign calling for better bursary support for social work students in Scotland.

John McGowan and Julia Ross speak on the importance of good employment practices and Trade Union support.

Starting from September 2022, the bursary for both social work undergraduate and postgraduate students in Wales will be increased by over 50%

Pay is just one of the issues important to Social Workers in 2022. SWU is not surprised by this slower CPD response given that our members tell us that they are burnt out and exhausted.

Submit your essay by 5pm on 24th June 2022 for the chance to win one of four grants

GFTU General Secretary Doug Nicholls shared his thoughts with SWU on International Workers’ Memorial Day.

The Government must engage in a full stakeholder consultation and an equality and impact assessment on all the routes into social work.

This is a chance for all UK social workers and social work students to talk with the Social Workers Union about workplace issues in a free online session.

Social work students in Wales are celebrating after a successful campaign to improve bursaries. The MASW Social Work Bursary Campaign was supported through the SWU Campaign Fund.