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British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social · 23h

Our campaign with @swu-uk.bsky.social is calling for vastly improved working conditions across the UK, including safe staffing and workloads and a national focus on recruitment and retention.

Back our campaign ⬇️

basw.co.uk/about-basw/c...

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British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social · 23h

⚠️ Safer workloads and a national workforce strategy is urgently needed for social workers.

Recent findings from the National Workload Management Group will come as no surprise to social workers. Time for policy-makers to take notice and action.

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Safe workloads for children's social workers urgently needed, major study finds

Two-year long study also calls for national workforce strategy in England

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 2d

The new #Kinship report is clear that much more needs to be done to ensure that all #KinshipFamilies get the support they need and deserve. I’ll continue to advocate for #KinshipCarers and their children in South Shields. #KinshipCareWeek

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Handle With Care: Annual survey of kinship carers 2025

Explore key findings from our 2025 annual survey of more than 1,900 kinship carers and learn more about kinship families and the policy context in 2025.

kinship.org.uk

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British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social · 1d

📸 A terrific day at The Social Work Show in Manchester yesterday!

Thanks to all the social workers and students who chatted to our team at our stand with @swu-uk.bsky.social and took part in our workshops. We enjoyed meeting you all!

Learn more about BASW/SWU membership ⬇️

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Social Workers Union @swu-uk.bsky.social · 1d

Significant learning from our similar campaigns and activism representing social workers. SWU is looking forward to future discussions with the Fellesorganisasjonen (FO) and sharing resources and global campaigns.

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Social Workers Union @swu-uk.bsky.social · 1d

SWU General Secretary John McGowan and SWU Chair @davesocialist.bsky.social met up this morning with Fellesorganisasjonen (FO), the Norwegian Union of Social Educators and Social Workers. Wonderful to hear about their combined Professional Association and Trade Union.

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Social Workers Union @swu-uk.bsky.social · 2d

SWU Conference 2025 keynote speaker Vivian Okeze-Tirado invites members of the community, social workers, & other people-facing professionals to the upcoming FREE Community Anti-racism Conference on October 10th which will mark @blackhistorymonth.org.uk: swu-union.org.uk/2025/10/comm... #BHM2025

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 13d

There is still time to sign our petition for social workers in Scotland to have fair and supportive national terms and conditions. Don't miss the chance to have your voice heard. We will submit the petition in the next few months.
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British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social · 1d

✍️ BASW Member Blog | The Culture of Disbelief in Asylum Decision-Making.

BASW member and independent social worker, Daniel Absolon reflects on his practice supporting separated children and families facing uncertainty around immigration.

Read here 🔗 basw.co.uk/articles/bas...

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British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social · 1d

Today, on the second anniversary of the horrific 7th October Hamas terrorist attack, the darkest day in Jewish history since the holocaust, we remember the victims whose lives were cruelly stolen, the people taken hostage, and the pain and grief of all their families and loved ones.

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Social Workers Union @swu-uk.bsky.social · 1d

We continue calling for an immediate ceasefire, safe passage of humanitarian aid, release of the hostages, and for our own UK government to play its part in efforts towards long-term peace. We condemn in the strongest possible terms all instances of Antisemitism and Islamophobia.

Social Workers Union @swu-uk.bsky.social · 1d

On the 2nd anniversary of the October 7 attacks we remember all the victims who were killed, the remaining hostages, and the Palestinian and Israeli people impacted by the ongoing violence against civilians, devastation, and collective suffering in Gaza and across the region.

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 3d

Around 1 in 4 children in Scotland are living in poverty.

Poverty remains far too high, and people are feeling overlooked and ignored by politicians.

The next Scottish Parliament is an opportunity to build a better future for all children in Scotland. 🔽 1/4

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Stop the War Coalition @stwc.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 ONE WEEK TO GO 🚨

📣 All to London for the National March for Palestine

Two years of Israel's genocide in Gaza, we're marching to demand an end to the British govt's complicity. Let's make it massive!

🗓️ Saturday 11 October
⏰ Noon
📍 Victoria Embankment, SW1

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Social Workers Union @swu-uk.bsky.social · 2d

SWU Conference 2025 keynote speaker Vivian Okeze-Tirado invites members of the community, social workers, & other people-facing professionals to the upcoming FREE Community Anti-racism Conference on October 10th which will mark @blackhistorymonth.org.uk: swu-union.org.uk/2025/10/comm... #BHM2025

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 2d

Join us for the Cross-Party Group on Social Work in the Scottish Parliament.

This meeting will hear from Children First on Family Group Decision Making and from Palliative Care social workers on the role of social work in palliative care.

Sign-up form: buff.ly/CT24qWq

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 4d

United Nations special rapporteurs have called for the UK government to question its reforms to universal credit.

Universal credit is back in the dock – this time at the United Nations

www.bigissue.com

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Social Workers Union @swu-uk.bsky.social · 2d

It’s Day 1 of #ChallengePoverty Week.

People are coming together to demand a just and equal Scotland - one where everyone has enough to live a dignified life. View upcoming events on the @povertyalliance.org website: www.povertyalliance.org/cpw

#WeDemandBetter #CPW25 @cpwscotland.bsky.social

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Zero Hour for the Climate & Nature Bill @zero-hour.bsky.social · 6d

⚡️ BLOG: Why we need a country first approach to Climate and Nature.

“The Conservatives are ignoring the majority of the public who support more climate action. Rather than retreat, we need to go further than the by-now outdated Climate Change Act.”

🌿 Read in full 👉 www.zerohour.uk/climatechang...

Why Kemi Badenoch is wrong on the Climate Change Act

Zero Hour's Allan Gray, responds to Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch's vow to repeal the Climate Change Act.

www.zerohour.uk

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Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · 8d

"Food is a right, not a reward."

Yesterday, we joined over 70 pupils and teachers from schools across #Liverpool - listening to their powerful messages as they called for #FreeSchoolMealsForAll 💚

You can support the campaign here 👉 t.co/W1CMH7qhtf

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British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social · 5d

🎙️ New Interview - What does AI mean for social work?

Thanks to Social Care Today for speaking to our Head of Policy & Research, Dr Luke Geoghegan about the issues, challenges and opportunities for AI in social work.

Read the full interview ⬇️

socialcare.today/2025/10/01/i...

Interview: Luke Geoghegan at BASW on AI in social work

Artificial intelligence is already being used in the provision of social work and social care. Luke Geoghegan, Head of Policy and Research at the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) tells us ...

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British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social · 2d

October is ADHD Awareness Month. 🧡

This year’s theme, “The Many Faces of ADHD,” reminds us that every child, young person and adult experiences ADHD differently. No two journeys are the same.

#ADHDAwarenessMonth | #ADHDAwarenessIsKey

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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 2d

🚩 #YMDW = where new ideas meet real action.

It’s your chance to gain skills, meet other young trade unionists, and discover how powerful our voices can be when we come together.

👀 Take your place in the movement - https://gftuet.org.uk/courses/young-members-development-weekend

#GFTUET #YMDW2025

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 6d

We are shocked and saddened by the attack outside a Manchester synagogue.

Jewish families must be free to worship without fear.

We stand with the Jewish community and against the rise in antisemitism.

✊Together we must challenge hate and build understanding.

#GFTU

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Social Workers Union @swu-uk.bsky.social · 6d

We are horrified by the violent attack on a Manchester synagogue today and offer our condolences to the victims, their families, and the Jewish community. As social workers and trade unionists we stand in solidarity with the Jewish community in the struggle against antisemitism.

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