Social workers urged to report negative media coverage to Social Workers Union to help inform our work with press bodies to improve representation of the social work profession in the media: communitycare.co.uk/2023/04/21/soc…

Relationship-based social work is something that we probably all had in mind when going into this profession. But how do we actually do it when people have been given no choice other than to have us in their lives. Free for members £40 non-members Book: buff.ly/3MlU4yU

These sessions build on your existing knowledge and are ideal for experienced social workers looking to invigorate and strengthen their practice. 📆 31 Oct ⏰ 1200-1400 🆓 Free for members £12 non-members 🔗 buff.ly/4czjJyR

Really proud of this book & hope the many who helped & contributed from practice across UK, are too. Pre-ordered copies out - official publication 3rd Sept. Social work's future lies in a turn to all the communities it works within. SASW Social Work Scotland BASW Policy Press

The Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser (OCSWA) is calling on social workers to nominate colleagues for the King's Birthday Honours 2025. See how to nominate and promote our profession and recognise the amazing work being done in the link. buff.ly/4cDO13n

This is such an important statement. SASW is working with many media outlets to create a fair and accurate depiction of the role of social work. Get in touch if you'd like to know more about how social work works. buff.ly/4e38Lmf

This is a great resource from our friends in SWU.

📢 Join the SASW National Standing Committee📢 The Scotland Committee has vacancies for committed, curious and creative SASW/BASW members to help us be even better for all our members. Click the link for more info , deadline 14 October. 🔗 buff.ly/4e4xw1n

Coaching, advice, support and guidance for you at any stage of your career, 100% free, 100% confidential. A safe space to discuss anything. 🔗 buff.ly/3Utq2wZ

SASW National Director, Alison Bavidge, recently told the BBC that Government plans for release of long-term prisoners will be a massive challenge for the already overstretched social work profession. Read more here: buff.ly/4e4vHBJ

News that no under 18s are now in Scottish prisons is hugely welcome. We must ensure that the resourcing and support remains in place and we keep children out of prison in Scotland. buff.ly/3yV5wP8

We have launched a new programme of professional development for NQSWs/early career SWs. This programme provides key learning opportunities aligned to the SSSC's core learning elements. 💻 Online 🆓 Free for members 💷 £40 non-members 🔗 Book here: buff.ly/3XcFOii

In this month's SASW blog, Frank Reilly examines how Scotland's mental health services have changed over the past decades. buff.ly/4g9WvlU

A free Student Development Programme is currently live for registrations, fully funded by the BASW Charitable Foundation for Social Work - to find out more and register for a place, check out the charities website here. buff.ly/4gap3vK

It's been a busy day in the news at SASW📰 Our Co-Chair Caroline McDonald, was on Reporting Scotland and told the BBC that a lack of resources is causing huge issues. Then Alison Bavidge was on Lunchtime Live. Skip to 1:21:57 to listen. buff.ly/3B2Vfkj

My interview with BBC Scotland News on behalf of SASW members highlighting impact of further austerity & challenges affecting social work services, social workers & communities across Scotland. We simply can't do more with less resources #socialwork

📢 Join the SASW National Standing Committee📢 Our Scotland Committee has vacancies for committed, curious and creative SASW/BASW members to help us be even better for all our members. Click the link for more info , deadline 14 October. 🔗 buff.ly/4e4xw1n