UNISON is standing up for social workers and their profession

Four new films illustrate why social work is important and why being in a union is vital too

Social worker Angela Medford

UNISON is standing up for social workers and their profession

Four new films illustrate why social work is important and why being in a union is vital too

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Setting Kasibba free

The team leader of the Social Work Team of the Year testifies to the impact an integrated approach can have in the care system

SWs and OTs working at South Gloucestershire council on the picket line outside their council building

South Gloucestershire workers continue strike dispute

Social workers and occupational therapists are taking their fourth and fifth days of strike action this week

Article on the UNISON National site.

South Gloucestershire social workers strike over pay

Staff say “market forces” supplement should be applied across the board

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Social workers at breaking point with half at risk of quitting, warns UNISON

Unacceptable levels of pressure on social work teams will end up costing lives.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Major investment needed to tackle a social work system in crisis

Significant changes needed to give proper support instead of ‘firefighting’

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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UNISON launches new manifesto for social work

Move comes on International Social Work Day and explores both the state of social work in the UK today and the union’s hopes for the future

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

NAAS scrapped after hard UNISON campaigning

The DfE has announced the accreditation scheme for children’s social workers will be closed in March after very low take-up

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Social workers in England – speak up now

Have your say on changes to social work registration

Article on the UNISON National site.