In this blog, a member of our expert advisory group tells us about her positive and negative experiences of support and her worries for the future as she and her son transition from children to adult services.
BASW recently attended the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Global Delegates Meeting and Conference in Panama, where BASW CEO Dr Ruth Allen was also announced as the new IFSW Europe President.
Practicing social worker Deb Solomon shares her experiences with dog whistles in the workplace. Deb is Chair of the BASW Neurodivergent Social Workers SIG and Co-Chair of the BASW Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Group.
Understanding how dog whistles work, how they affect vulnerable and marginalised communities, and how to diffuse them are important tools for social workers.
The SWU Campaign Fund has hit the ground running in 2023 and any SWU member who would like to run their own campaign is encouraged to submit their idea for funding.