Social Workers Union to sponsor 'Poetry for Social Work' event

The online event, which takes place on 4 December, arises from a call for poems that explore the meaning of social work and compassion in order to promote the self-care and wellbeing of social workers in Scotland. The organisers selected poetry that provides comfort, support, challenge, and inspiration to social workers in Scotland. 

Poetry that provides comfort, support, challenge, and inspiration to social workers in Scotland has been selected for the event.

The organisers said: "Poetry is a wonderful way to communicate complex issues, and to find space for deep reflection."

John McGowan, SWU General Secretary, said: "We are delighted to sponsor the Poetry for Social Work event and to celebrate the importance of social work and social workers."

The Poetry Helps: Poetry for Social Work Reading Event is free to attend.