SWU & @scotssocialwork.bsky.social are jointly committed to supporting the safety, wellbeing, and professional integrity of social workers. This guidance outlines practical measures to reduce risk and ensure personal & professional safety online. Download it here: swu-union.org.uk/2026/01/redu...

UK social work lecturers, you are invited to talk with us on January 20th about your experiences and present difficulties. Your confidential feedback will be used to support a campaign in solidarity with social work academics & university-based programmes: swu-union.org.uk/2025/12/soli...

📈 In Northern Ireland, school meal prices are increasing for the first time since 2017. This will "acutely" affect children living in poverty, Northern Ireland's Commissioner for Children and Young People has said. Everyone has a right to food.

As #StormGoretti battered parts of the UK with strong winds, heavy snow and widespread disruption, many households have faced power cuts and damage, a reminder of how vulnerable people can be when extreme weather hits. These kinds of events are becoming more frequent and more severe. [1/3]

Animals as a Strategy of Coercive Control explores how harm to animals is used to control, silence and threaten people – and why this must be addressed in practice. 🗓 22 January 2026 | 💻 Online 🎟 Book individual sessions or attend the full series Learn more 👉 basw.co.uk/training-cpd...

A generation at risk: labour’s proposed war on disabled youth - DYLAN MURPHY reports morningstaronline.co.uk/article/gene...

DWP benefit claimants ‘at risk of debt and poverty' after 'unacceptable' delays

🔥🌍 Burning Planet: Unions in the Fight for Climate Join our 10th Political International Economy International School session - https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/political-economy-international-school-climate-and-ecological-crisis-and-the-role-of-trade-unions Tutor info below👇 #GFTUET #Political

Today the government is introducing legislation to abolish the two-child limit. More than any other, this policy has driven children into poverty and cut them off from opportunity. Removing it is the right thing to do – supporting future generations and giving all children a fair start in life.

📣 Social workers in England! Share your view on the proposed changes to the Professional Capabilities Framework. As part of our efforts to review and refresh the PCF, complete our quick survey by 13th February. Take part here 👉 emea.dcv.ms/kEfxBOmERP

❓What do you need from BASW in 2026? There's only a few days left to complete our survey and join in with our Big Conversation for social work. We want to hear from everyone involved in social work around the UK. Plus, by taking part you can enter our prize draw to win up to £100 of M&S vouchers!

Some children in England have a hot, healthy school dinner to welcome them back this week. Others will go short of food, as means-testing leaves too many behind. This isn’t right. Sign the petition to extend Free School Meals to every primary school child: freeschoolmealsforall.org.uk/take-action

👋 A 2026 new years resolution: join BASW to take your social work career to the next level. We achieved a lot in 2025, from high profile media appearances & campaigns, to securing changes in legislation, publishing new resources, events, and more! Be part of it in 2026: basw.co.uk/why-join-basw

UK social work lecturers, you are invited to talk with us on January 20th about your experiences and present difficulties. Your confidential feedback will be used to support a campaign in solidarity with social work academics & university-based programmes: swu-union.org.uk/2025/12/soli...

SWU wishes you a very happy New Year 2026! 🎉 Thank you to all the social workers who are providing support with skillful interventions and life changing work during this festive season. This is the year to get more involved with the trade union movement: swu-union.org.uk/gftu-training

Throughout 2025, we've celebrated five years of our Professional Support Service! 🎂 Reaching this milestone is both a celebration and a recommitment. We’re here to continue championing social workers with high‑quality, values‑led support.

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Attempts to conflate protests against the British government's ongoing support for Israel's atrocities with acts of terrorism is profoundly sinister and entirely without foundation. Palestine Coalition statement condemning escalation of attempts to suppress our movement [🧵]

This New Year, we’re celebrating a message of hope and unity. And in 2026, we’ll march to make it a reality. Join us – for brighter days ahead. #TogetherAlliance

✨ As we welcome 2026, we send our warmest wishes to all our learners, tutors and supporters. 🔥 May this year be filled with knowledge, growth, and opportunities to learn, connect, and thrive together! 📚💪 #HappyNewYear #GFTUET

Ending fuel poverty isn’t just about bills. It’s about safe, warm, well-ventilated homes, stronger tenants’ rights, and moving away from fossil-fuel heating systems that put lives at risk every winter. [3/4]

Nearly one in three people in the UK can’t keep their home warm enough this winter, putting their health at risk. #EndFuelPoverty #WarmHomes #EnergyDebt #ColdHomes [1/5]

From Sudan to Gaza, genocide and war show the human rights framework is already woefully inadequate. Yet this government is organising transnationally to undermine it further, using migrants as scapegoats. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

✨ Season's Greetings from BASW! ✨ We wish you a happy, healthy and peaceful festive period. Thank you for all you do all year round supporting, advocating for, and empowering individuals, families and communities. Read our 2025 festive message ⬇️ basw.co.uk/articles/bas...

This holiday season, we’re standing shoulder to shoulder with a message of unity over division. TOGETHER, we can turn the tide. From all at the #TogetherAlliance, Happy Holidays.

🚨 Care Work: The Hidden Backbone of our Economy Tutored by: Luiza Nassif Pires & Anamary Maqueira Linares | Chaired by: @kmunro-econ.bsky.social ✍ Register: https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/political-economy-international-school-social-reproduction-and-precarious-and-unpaid-labour #GFTUET

DAY 11 🎄✨| Curiosity never takes a holiday! 🌟 Today, explore something new - every question, every skill, is a gift that lasts a lifetime. 🎁 💡 What will you learn today - https://gftuet.org.uk/education Share with us in the comments 👇 #GFTUET #Giftmas #12DaysofLearning

Read the latest Social Work Policy Panel Newsletter below. You can join the next session of the Policy Panel in the New Year. They are free lunchtime events for any social worker or social work student. Join in and have your voice heard on policy issues affecting the profession. buff.ly/Fc7SnTp

‼️New research reveals that thousands of children in the UK are having life changing decisions made about them without being heard. This is the first empirical study of the legal and procedural protections afforded to children with a parent facing deportation. Full report: tinyurl.com/46m9n5r8 1/

We hope that the Christmas period offers you some well-earned time to rest, reflect and spend time with those who matter to you. For those working over the festive period, we are especially grateful for your dedication and service. 🎄❄️ swu-union.org.uk/2025/12/a-ch...

UK social work lecturers, you are invited to talk with us on January 20th about your experiences and present difficulties. Your confidential feedback will be used to support a campaign in solidarity with social work academics & university-based programmes: swu-union.org.uk/2025/12/soli...

Secret court hearings. No household present. Failed processes. This investigation by @kirkkorner.bsky.social exposes a court system stacked against people already struggling with high bills. 👉 This isn’t justice, it’s punishment for poverty. www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/magi...

Any social worker or social work student can access the service for free in Scotland.

👋 Have you completed our social work survey yet? Our Big Conversation has begun with a a chance to share your views on your experiences in social work and with BASW. Plus, you can opt-in to our prize draw to win M&S vouchers! Take part here 🔗 basw.co.uk/articles/bas...

8 prisoners on hunger strike for #Palestine #Solidarity have been denied contact with family & lawyers. They demand fair trials, bail, end to censorship & government action on arms. The government remains silent, hold them to account today - https://prisonersforpalestine.org/support/ #GFTU ✊

An experienced social worker explains why supporting foster carers is key to helping children with trauma

@lennyhenryofficial.bsky.social for the TOGETHER alliance against the far right. Unity not division. Hope not fear. Love not hate. Together we can do this. Sign up: togetheralliance.org.uk #together @togetheralliance.bsky.social

The countdown is on: 100 days till we march. Will you be there? togetheralliance.org.uk

Delays to the Warm Homes Plan have real consequences. Every week without action means families remain trapped in cold, damp homes; homes that damage health, worsen existing conditions and pile extra pressure onto the NHS. [1/4]

New research shows children growing up in poor-quality housing miss over three extra weeks of school across their education, and go on to score 2–5% lower in English and maths. [1/3]

80+ organisations are backing @togetheralliance.bsky.social because #Unity is our strength. We’re mobilising for a major national demo in London next March. Join us at this powerful display of #Solidarity 👇 ✊ Add your name to the statement - https://www.togetheralliance.org.uk/statement #GFTU

The voices of division in our country are growing louder. It’s up to us to unite against them. Join us in London on 28 March for the #TOGETHER Against the Far Right national demonstration. Save the date and sign-up for @togetheralliance.bsky.social updates ➡️ togetheralliance.org.uk

#DWP MPs demand answers on Timms review and WCA abolition www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/mps-dem...

🎄✨ DAY 8 | We’ve teamed up with Morrish Solicitors for Tackling Sexual Harassment. In 2025, 75–77% of workers didn't report harassment. This must change ✊ Learn how to address it & prevent it - https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/tackling-sexual-harassment #12DaysofLearning #GFTUET #Giftmas #Harassment

Helping people to have their pets taken care of so they can leave home, for any reason, when they need to, in order to keep safe or get treatment is invaluable for pets and owners. There are also services from Dogs Trust and Cats Protection for people experiencing domestic abuse. buff.ly/4vA8xq6

🎙️ICYMI: Episode 96 of Let's Talk Social Work was released this week, exploring the impact of domestic abuse on babies and infants. Listener discretion is advised given that we cover some upsetting themes. Listen on the links below. 🎧 Apple: apple.co/3g7YcE0 🎧 Spotify: spoti.fi/2QjefE6

Millions of people across the UK are still living in cold, damp homes -the data shows the problem is not improving. New polling finds that 14% of adults, around 7.7m people, say their home is cold or damp. This level has remained stubbornly high, broadly in line with the last two years [1/5]

Missed the Autumn Budget and not quite sure what it will mean for you? Our Youth Engagement Officer, Chloe, takes you through the key changes for Disabled people in this video👇 (You can follow us over on TikTok at www.tiktok.com/@disrightsuk)

Join the next session of the Social Work Policy Panel tomorrow at 12noon. Prof Beth Weaver will share findings looking at AI in Justice Social Work. Join in to have your voice heard on the use of AI in social work. 🆓 Free 🔗 basw.co.uk/events/socia...

Hannukah sameach to all who are celebrating this evening and lighting the first candle of the Menorah. 🕎✨ All of us at SWU are wishing you a happy Hanukkah filled with community, joy, and hope.