Scrap the two-child limit & benefit cap Ending these measures would lift thousands of children out of poverty. Blog 3 Apr 2024
We must support MPs call to investigate attack on black girl Anti-racism lead Shantel Thomas says police description of assault fails to understand the seriousness of the incident Blog 14 Feb 2023
SWU Blog Part 4: Dog whistles in context – transphobia jane fae shares her knowledge and perspective of the ongoing issue of transphobic dog whistles in the UK as part of this educational blog series for social workers. Blog 31 Jan 2023
Care for Every Child: BASW and SWU sign joint statement on the urgent need to safeguard unaccompanied children The government must put an end to the unofficial and ongoing shadow system of hotel accommodation for children not born in the UK. Blog 16 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
'Now is the time to stand up for social work' - BASW chair blog Julia Ross outlines her vision and objectives as the new chair of BASW, the UK’s independent voice for social work. Blog 5 Jul 2022
What Makes A Home? Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2022 Allison Hulmes, BASW Cymru National Director, reflects on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2022 Blog 30 Jun 2022
SWU speaks at House of Lords: Equal Protection of Children Against Assault working group meeting Wales has implemented new laws on ending the physical punishment of children, and England needs to enact similar legislative changes. Blog 23 Jun 2022
BASW blog: Reflections on #WhatMakesAHome BASW Cymru National Director, Allison Hulmes, marks the start of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month with a powerful personal reflection. Blog 1 Jun 2022
Chair's blog: 'Reflecting on my last BASW Council meeting' Our chair, Gerry Nosowska, provides members with an overview of the most recent - and her last - BASW Council meeting Blog 31 May 2022