The vital role of social work highlighted in wake of devastating Australian fires A message from the International Federation of Social Workers and the Australian Association of Social Workers News 7 Jan 2020
Professor Ray Jones to lead Northern Ireland's independent review into children's social care Chief social worker Sean Holland indicates service redesign needed to address high vacancy rates in social work News 21 Jan 2022
Spring budget: key points explained If you are wondering how to explain the key changes in the budget to your service users, here are some of the most important areas, for you and those you work with… News 16 Mar 2023
Student notes: it's all so very meaningful MSc social work student Georgiana Ndlovu records her journey to practice Viewpoint 16 Aug 2022
Retired social worker faces new jail threat over climate activism Solicitor general appeals against High Court decision not to prosecute Trudi Warner News 29 May 2024
Photo ID rules risk blocking marginalised people from voting warns BASW Concern new law may deter thousands from democratic process News 5 Jun 2024
Agreement reached over employment of social workers under Scotland's National Care Service Workers will still be employed by local authorities, the Scottish Government has confirmed News 12 Jul 2023
Spring budget: social workers are at 'breaking point' Health and social care leaders took to Twitter in the immediate wake of the budget to voice their concerns. News 16 Mar 2023
New fund to support social work activism Joint venture between Social Workers Union and the Campaign Collective to help social workers fight their causes News 2 Sep 2021