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This year’s awareness campaign runs from May 9-22 and it showcases the commitment, passion, and dedication of foster carers.

This year’s theme - social work for the future - will engage us in remembering why social work matters and what we bring to shaping the way our society develops.

GFTU General Secretary Doug Nicholls shared his thoughts with SWU on International Workers’ Memorial Day.

BASW hosted and SWU chaired this panel discussion exploring media and public perceptions of social work, impact, and change

SWU invited fellow unions to celebrate social work and social workers with us on World Social Work Day 2022 and we were touched by the many messages of solidarity and support that we received.

BASW Cymru National Director Allison Hulmes reflects on the first week of World Social Work Month 2022

SWU stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people who are under attack by Russian forces.

BASW chair Gerry Nosowska reflects on the role and why it's a fantastic opportunity to represent your profession and make a real difference to social work practice and policy.

Dr Ruth Allen gives an overview of BASW's month of activities and events this March.

The Food Is Care campaign group's unique survey shows how widespread food poverty is in the UK. The group asks professional bodies to view this as an opportunity to centrally locate food insecurity into their practice guidance to help address this inequality.