INTERVIEW: Ian Angus, Ecosocialist
Ian Angus is a independent scholar, activist, author and educator. You can find more on Ian Angus and ecosocialism here. Read More
SWAN Statement in support of the Occupy Movement
The Social Work Action Network (SWAN) send its support and solidarity to those who have taken to the streets of London, Glasgow and elsewhere over recent weeks as part of the Occupy movement. Read More
SWAN QR Code
If you would like to use a QR code for the SWAN website on SWAN flyers or other resources you can find the image for download below. Read More
Regional SWAN Groups
SWAN has regional and local groups around the UK, from Bristol and South West England to Scotland. You will find webpages for these groups by following the ‘About SWAN’ drop down menu to the right. If you would like to ... Read More
After SWAN Conference 2011: Why UNISON needs to lead the fightback
Memoona Kersey reports back from SWAN Conference 2011 and argues that UNISON needs to lead the fightback against austerity through collective strike action Read More
October 2011: New edition of Dispatches from the Frontline newsletter
The new Autumn 2011 edition of the SWAN newsletter Dispatches From The Frontline is now available to download as a pdf from the website. Just click the link at the bottom of this page. Read More
Hope for Social Work: Baby P Pamphlet
SWAN put together a booklet on debates and issues raised by the Baby P events in 2009. The booklet runs to 116 pages and includes contributions from leading social work academics (including Peter Beresford, Sue White, Chris Jones), frontline workers, service users and trade union officials (from both Unison and Aspect). The contributions are all a response to a lead article by Iain Ferguson and Michael Lavalette. Read More
Analysis
Analysis. This part of the website focuses on developing a more detailed analysis and critique of contemporary UK social work policy. This is divided into two sections. The Social Work and Social Care section covers broader policy developments such as ... Read More
SWAN London news roundup September 2011
SWAN London has been taking stock over the summer months of how to grow as a regional group and to make the most of its resources. The group will continue its seminar series with an unique ability to create a radical London forum for practitioners, service users and students - the next event is due for Jan/Feb 2012 on social care and privatisation - we just have to find more than the present £40 in the bank to make it happen! Read More
Social Work Practice Pilots and Social Enterprises: Social Care’s Trojan Horses
From Newsletter 4, Autumn 2011Simon Cardy examines a new front in the privatisation of public services Read More
Critical observations on the Munro Review of Child Protection
From Newsletter 4, Autumn 2011Sweta Rajan-Rankin and Peter Beresford offer some critical observations on the Munro Review of Child Protection Read More
CASE CON radical social work collective
From Newsletter 4, Autumn 2011Jeremy Weinstein, an original member of the CASE CON radical social work collective in the 1970s, draws lessons from that period for today’s struggles Read More
Birmingham social workers strike against pay cuts
From Newsletter 4, Autumn 2011Nick Burke, a Birmingham social worker, reports on a strike against pay cuts in September Read More
Social workers strike against austerity
From Newsletter 4, Autumn 2011 A social worker in Southampton reports on how social care staff are fighting back against 5% pay cuts and increased workloads. Read More