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** Save the date - 15th September 2022 **

BASW recognises and stands in active opposition to the stigma, oppression, stereotyping and abuse that many trans people experience.

It is absolutely right that the NHS receives recognition for the incredible work during the pandemic. However, there will be many equally dedicated and courageous workers in social care – who often work alongside their colleagues in health – that will be thinking where is our recognition?

A new campaign - led by the Austerity Action Group - wants to hear research/involvement experiences in a new survey.

All UK social workers are invited to attend and talk directly to SWU about any workplace issues they are experiencing. This session is free to attend and the webinar is set up so that questions can be asked anonymously.

Members of the GRT community have the right not to be harassed and discriminated against on the basis of their ethnic identity and way of life.

Together, BASW and SWU will continue to campaign for social worker safety in the workplace.

The Independent Review of Children's Social Care (IRCSC) has recently released its 'Case for Change' report. BASW England is seeking feedback from members on the document to help inform its overall response

Karin Heber, Professional Officer at SASW shares her reflections on why social workers don't practice what they preach when it comes to self-care

SWU’s status as a member of the FSCA enables the collective voice of its members to be heard at a key moment, and possibly a pivotal time in the history of social care.