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Warning to Ministers that the proposed changes could hinder disabled people’s right to work

After more changes, the government gets its controversial welfare reforms through the Commons

The government’s welfare reforms squeak through the first stage, but at a huge cost

“Do you see me?”

BASW reports back from an eventful Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place 13-19 March.

All social workers and social work students in the UK are welcome to attend this free online advice and representation session.

Practicing social worker Deb Solomon shares her experiences with dog whistles in the workplace. Deb is Chair of the BASW Neurodivergent Social Workers SIG and Co-Chair of the BASW Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Group.

Understanding how dog whistles work, how they affect vulnerable and marginalised communities, and how to diffuse them are important tools for social workers.

SWU is pleased to announce that funding for the SWU Campaign Fund has been renewed through 2022-2023 so that members can continue to set campaign priorities and engage in activism.