Social Workers Union

SWU Chair Dave Callow and SWU members will be marching in the @UKTogetherAll Trade Union bloc in London on March 28th. We are letting politicians know in no uncertain terms that social issues won’t be solved by pandering to the far-right. Join us: swu-union.org.uk/2026/02/march-…

Thank you @AndyMcDonaldMP as always for your steadfast support for social workers and our campaign to tackle poor working conditions in the profession!

SWU warmly wishes Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating Eid ul-Fitr at the end of the holy month of Ramadan - in our social work community and around the world. 🌙✨

📺Catch up on the 10th session in the Political Economy International School series w/ John Bellamy Foster, @maxajl & Chair, @YingChenTNS. 🌍Burning Planet: Unions in the Fight for Climate @SOASxNSSR | @SOASEconomics 📷Watch here: youtu.be/kJNQYO7-X8Q #GFTUET

#PIP The Timms Review call for evidence to “improve disability benefit for millions” Deadline to submit evidence is 28th May 2026 alternative accessible formats can be requested via mailto:timmsreview.callforevidence@dwp.gov.uk Link to all info gov.uk/government/new…

Have you used our anti racism learning resource for social workers? First launched six month ago, the resource is being used by social workers across Scotland to learn and reflect on how to embed anti-racism into social work practice. Start your learning this #SocialWorkWeek 👉 ow.ly/xKBR50YuFEW

This week at the Cross-Party Group for Social Work #WSWD2026 event we were thrilled to see SWU Ambassador Prof @Ravalier, who is a lead author of Reflective Supervision: A Best Practice Guide. You can download a free copy of the guide here ⬇️ swu-union.org.uk/resources-trai…

A big thank you to the SWU & BASW members who spoke to MPs - including the Minister for Children & Families - on #WSWD2026 about their social work practice, how they support individuals and communities on a daily basis, and the workforce challenges they want to see addressed.

You can find out how to contact your MP via this link just using your postcode: members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP

🙏 Thank you again @IanByrneMP for tabling a motion at Westminster to recognise the important role of social workers across the UK & urge his colleagues to back our calls to improve working conditions in the profession. Has your MP signed the motion yet? edm.parliament.uk/early-day-moti…

The abolition of the two-child limit by parliament is an important first step in driving down child poverty. It'll give millions of kids a better today & brighter tomorrow. Protecting children from poverty is the right thing to do & lays the foundations for a stronger country.

We must oppose this latest clamp down on the right to protest. Sign the petition to call on the government to withdraw the proposal. palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/right-to-prote…

#TribunalAppeals From October to December 2025, 100,000 claimants are waiting for an appeal to be heard benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/almost-10…

Free School Meals for All means: 🍎 Children eat, learn and grow together 👪 Less pressure on family time and finances 🏫 Stronger school communities Sign the petition to ask the Government to #DeliverTheDinners: deliverthedinners.org.uk/?utm_source=x

Thank you Children’s Minister @JoshMacAlister for celebrating the contributions social workers make to society with the Cross-Party Group for Social Work, SWU, & BASW on #WSWD2026. Delighted to hear the Government will be investing in professional development for social workers!

I’ve met so many fantastic social workers across East Leeds during my time as an MP. On World Social Work Day, I celebrate the role they play in supporting people and commit to working with them to tackle their growing concerns over resources, workload & staffing. #WSWD2026

Thank you Cross-Party Group for Social Work chair @IanByrneMP for your tireless support for and solidarity with the social work profession and for tabling the #WSWD2026 Early Day Motion. SWU & @BASW_UK are thrilled that it is quickly gaining signatures: edm.parliament.uk/early-day-moti…

You’re Invited! BASW Diaspora SIG commemoration of World Social Work Day On Zoom | Wed 18 Mar | 7pm (UK)
Theme: Co‑Building Hope & Harmony: Harambee 
Join us → [ZOOM link of flyer] Bring someone along! 
#WSWD2026 #Harambee #DiasporaSocialWorkers #BASW

It was a privilege to mark World Social Work Day in Parliament yesterday with the @SWU_UK and @BASW_UK , hearing directly from those on the frontline. Social workers do vital work supporting the most vulnerable, but rising workloads and stretched resources are taking their toll. I’m proud to chair the Cross-Party Group for Social Work and will keep pushing for the support and recognition the profession deserves. #SocialWork #WorldSocialWorkDay #WSWD2026

✊ Rebuilding Solidarity teaches you how to challenge far-right narratives. What does #Solidarity look like now and how do we organise it in practice? + NEW data produced by @Bombeplatform on factors driving the rise of the far right: gftuet.org.uk/courses/rebuil… #GFTUET