Social Work in Palestine - 2 November 2012, Durham

On 2nd November 2012, a special event on social work in Palestine will be held at the University of Durham. It marks the launch of the 'Palestine-UK Social Work Network' hosted by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW).

This day long event will feature SWAN National Convenor, Michael Lavalette, who is Associate Professor in Social Work at Liverpool Hope University alongside a group of social work students from his university. Both Michael and the students will be sharing their experiences of the September 2012 Liverpool Hope study trip to Palestine which is taking place as this article is written.

Birkenhead Remploy Demonstration 14th August

Dear all,
As you may be aware, Remploy workers in Birkenhead are being made redundant as of next Thursday. This is a disgusting attack on disability working rights on the one hand, and part of a wider attack on disability rights which has seen benefits and adult social care being cut on the other. After a meeting of the Remploy workforce today the decision was made to hold a demonstration at the factory on Monday 13th August 4:30pm (Remploy, Unit 4, West Float Ind. Estate, off dock road, Birkenhead, CH41 1JH)). They are calling for the support of trade unions and campaign groups to come and make this a vibrant demonstration and to create awareness of the issues faced by disabled people as well as all those suffering attacks under the Con-Dem government.
Please come along with your trade union banners and show your solidarity

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Message from Remploy Workers below:
Dear brothers and sisters,
As you are probably aware we are facing imminent closure at Remploy Birkenhead Today a meeting of the workforce has decided upon holding a demonstration at the factory on Monday 13th August at 4:30pm. We are calling on all fellow trade unionists and supporters to join us sending a clear message to the government that we are fighting for our jobs. Yours Fraternally Garteh Rees (GMB shop steward, Remploy Birkenhead)

Personalisation Networking Meeting - Tuesday 7th February 10am

Personalisation Networking Meeting

UNISON / Defend Glasgow's Services Campaign / Social Work Action Network are hosting a joint meeting to discuss the impact of personalisation on people who receive support in the community.