Publications by Members of SWAN Ireland
Radical social work has a long history made up of rich material. Read More
Swan Statement on Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Leadership Campaign
The Social Work Action Network was formed in 2004 to challenge the growing marketisation of social work and social care, and to defend a social work practice based on social justice. We have consistently opposed austerity policies since their introduction after 2008. Although as a broad network of social workers, service users, students and academics we are not affiliated to any political party, SWAN welcomes the energised and refreshing debate emerging from Jeremy Corbyn MP’s Labour leadership campaign. Read More
Practitioner’s Perspective: A better Understanding of Anti-Oppressive Practice is Required.
Strengthening Social Work Practice: A Better Understanding Of Anti-Oppressive Practice Is Required At times I wonder whether certain people, particularly those who do not associate with the world of social work, actually understand us! It is alarming at times when I read particular statements like: 'to much focus is given to anti-oppressive practice in social work courses'. Read More
Historic Joint Press Release – Safeguarding the Profession Together
Historic social work meeting agrees joint approach to safeguard and promote a valuable profession: A meeting of UK social work organisations has agreed to campaign collectively to safeguard their valuable profession. The representatives of the social work organisations have produced a joint statement that outlines their critique of Government policy and their intention to promote the profession. Read More
A Practitioner’s Perspective: A Plea for Social Work to be Recognised
SWAN is clear in it's stand against the privatised education schemes Frontline and Step Up. Deliberately undermining existing social work courses, and drastically reducing the scope of education upon which practitioners can base their practice, SWAN is deeply concerned about the growing moves to prioritise these courses above all others across the UK. As debate grows apparently preparing the way for a permanent split between Adult and Children and Families social work education, one social worker reflects upon the role of rounded education: Read More
SOLIDARITY WITH THE GREEK PEOPLE! Report on the public meeting.
SWAN Scotland hosted an open meeting 22nd July, in Glasgow, debating how to demonstrate our solidarity with Greece as it moves into even more turbulent water. Read More
Response to the budget: Students and the future of social work attacked.
This budget by Chancellor George Osborne will continue the attack upon Social Work by undermining its future. The statistics are extremely worrying. Read More
Response to the Budget: The voice of the social worker.
I am a frontline child protection social worker in the South East. The Tory budget which was announced today has left me feeling incredibly worried for the families on my caseload. Read More
The University & College Union Condemns Attacks Upon Social Work, And Associates Itself With SWAN.
The executive of the University & College Union representing over 90,000 academics & educators in the UK unanimously passed the following motion at its June meeting: Read More
Swan Scotland Greece Meeting July 22nd – Resources
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Swan Scotland Greece Meeting July 22nd – Resources
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The closure of The College Of Social Work (TCSW): A practitioner’s perspective.
Imran A. Mohammed is a social worker for older people and an Adult Faculty member of TCSW. Imran has written many articles reflecting upon social work and has recently developed the confidence to share them. Read More
SOLIDARITY WITH THE GREEK PEOPLE!
Following the historic vote by the Greek people to resist the Troika, and their refusal to accept even more crippling austerity, SWAN Scotland is hosting a public meeting in 2 weeks to discuss how we can offer solidarity. Read More