‼️We have until 6 August to object to the expansion of immigration detention. 📣 Social workers, we work for human rights & social justice. Stand up for human rights today by opposing immigration detention! Check out @right-to-remain.bsky.social template letters to help you write your objection. 1/

Right to Remain@right-to-remain.bsky.social · 7d ago

🚨Did you know that the Home Office planning to add 1,000 extra bed spaces to the UK's immigration detention estate? Here is your chance to say no to this. Object to the Haslar Detention Centre expansion plan by 6 August. Template on how to do this below ⬇️ righttoremain.org.uk/to-end-deten...

We are proud to join more than 100 organisations in signing this letter calling on the Prime Minister to develop & implement a cross‑governmental anti‑racism strategy & delivery framework that advances racial justice across all policy areas. Thanks to @runnymedetrust.bsky.social for co‑ordinating!

Runnymede Trust@runnymedetrust.bsky.social · 7d ago

From widespread racist violence, to attacks on places of worship and burning down homes and businesses of people of colour, our new Prime Minister is inheriting a country which is ripping at the seams.

We're back sharing our volunteering opportunities on Mon, 7-8:30pm! 🔸Expert Witness Service: preparing social work reports used as expert evidence in immigration & asylum matters 🔸Education: our volunteer educator role, delivering sessions on migration‑informed social work tinyurl.com/mhx92mbk

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We're really pleased that our volunteer training sessions are now CPD-accredited - something we hope feels like a meaningful recognition of the time and care our volunteers put into developing their knowledge and skills. 1/

It’s #VolunteersWeek & we're celebrating & appreciating our incredible network of volunteers! Over 150 social workers and SW students power SWWB's work - campaigning, educating & writing reports. SWs committed to migration justice & social work practice that upholds social justice and human rights.

We support this call for an inquiry into the National Age Assessment Board. Read children's experiences of the NAAB: tinyurl.com/yc794r6r

The National Age Assessment Board: children’s experiences  - GMIAU

We support children who have had their ages assessed by the Home Office's National Age Assessment Board. They shared their experiences.

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British Association of Social Workers@basw-uk.bsky.social · 2mo ago

💥EXCLUSIVE - BASW has written to the Home Affairs Select Committee to push for an Inquiry into the National Age Assessment Board. Enough is enough. We need an independent inquiry to scrutinise the NAAB properly, and ensure meaningful accountability and oversight of its age assessment process.

⏩ Next Friday, BASW will be hosting a webinar with Asylum Matters on the proposed changes to support for children and families without secure immigration status. Learn more here 👉 basw.co.uk/events/depor...

🚨 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞! 🚨 The Home Office is proposing to remove local authority autonomy over age assessments, and although the proposals are in its early stages, the potential implications for safeguarding, children’s rights and social work practice are too serious to wait and see what happens.

🌞TOMORROW 10-11:30am!🌞 UK registered social workers and social work students, join us to learn more about SWWB & our volunteering opportunities. actionnetwork.org/events/volun...

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Social Workers Without Borders@socialworkerswb.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Our next online info session about volunteering with SWWB is coming up on Sat 23rd May 10-11:30am. If you’re a social worker or social work student committed to social justice, human rights, and solidarity with people impacted by borders, we’d love to meet you! Book your spot: tinyurl.com/3sumk4v2

Our next online info session about volunteering with SWWB is coming up on Sat 23rd May 10-11:30am. If you’re a social worker or social work student committed to social justice, human rights, and solidarity with people impacted by borders, we’d love to meet you! Book your spot: tinyurl.com/3sumk4v2

Social workers! The govt is currently consulting on major policy changes that are designed to increase the number of children & families they remove from the UK. ‼️We have until 28th May to respond to the consultation. Check out @gmiau.bsky.social guides outlining the key changes being proposed.

Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU)@gmiau.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We have published 2 guides to responding to the government's "family returns" consultation which closes on 28th May 2026. - A general guide for anyone who wishes to respond: gmiau.org/guide-to-the... - A guide specifically for local authorities: gmiau.org/family-retur...

📣 We are hiring a CEO! 🗓️ Closing date: Applicants are encouraged to apply without delay. We will interview suitable candidates as applications come in and will keep the post open until we appoint the right person. For full details: socialworkerswithoutborders.org/vacancies/ 1/

Our Educators have been out and about this week in Burnley and Preston, facilitating two Skills Days with social work students at the University of Central Lancashire. It's always an honour to educate, and learn from, future social workers.

📣 We are hiring a CEO! 🗓️ Closing date: Applicants are encouraged to apply without delay. We will interview suitable candidates as applications come in and will keep the post open until we appoint the right person. For full details: socialworkerswithoutborders.org/vacancies/ 1/

Please read this post from @ecpatuk.bsky.social about how the Govt's plans to facilitate more removals from the UK could impact children in care. ❗This is very important for social workers. We strongly recommend that SWs working with children in care & care-leavers engage with the consultation.❗

ECPAT UK@ecpatuk.bsky.social · 5mo ago

ECPAT UK warns that government proposals to bring into force provisions of the Immigration Act 2016 could place vulnerable young people in care at serious risk of exploitation and re-trafficking by removing essential support when turning 18. Read our full response: ➡️ bit.ly/4sFPnD4

Yesterday 100s of people from across the UK came together in Parliament to meet with their MPs about the Govt.'s disastrous earned settlement plans. Together, we shared our concerns directly with 80+ MPs. A massive thank you to everyone who joined & helped make it happen. This is just the start.

Tomorrow, we will be travelling to Westminster to join over 300 people for the Mass Lobby for Migrant Rights. We are deeply concerned about the impact of the Government's plans to introduce an "earned settlement" immigration system. 1/

Check out our events page for our upcoming events: socialworkerswithoutborders.org/events/ Coming up soon ... 1/

🗣️ UK registered social workers & social work students! Our first online volunteering info session of the year is happening on Sat 24th Jan 10-11:30am Come along to find out more about SWWB & how you can get involved! 👉 For more details & the registration link: tinyurl.com/3r8amybv See you there!

Volunteering with SWWB: online info session on Saturday 24th January 10-11:30am - Social Workers Without Borders

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📣ONE WEEK TO GO! ⚡We're recruiting our next Managing Director- a dynamic, values-led, strategic leader ready to drive our mission for migration justice and social work solidarity 👀Could this be you or someone you know? Find out more & apply: tinyurl.com/mvyadpue 📅Closing date: 12th Jan at 9am

💫We are excited about what the new year has in store for SWWB and the direction we are heading in. If you feel inspired by the opportunity to help lead the organisation and shape its future, we’d love to hear from you. Closing date for applications: 9am on 12th January 2026 tinyurl.com/mvyadpue 2/

🗓️ As the year draws to a close, many of us reflect on what lies ahead: new opportunities, fresh challenges, and where we want to focus our energy and commitment in the year to come. Perhaps this is the year you take the step to become our next Managing Director... 1/

‼️An exciting opportunity. Could you be our next Managing Director? ⚡ We're looking for someone who is energised by, and committed to, our work and values, and who will bring new vision and fresh energy! Find out more about the role & apply here: tinyurl.com/mvyadpue. Closing date: 9am on 12th Jan

Our dedicated and inspirational Managing Director, Naomi, has decided it is time to hand the baton to someone new. 📣 We're looking for our next Managing Director, to build on the work that has come before, and to lead Social Workers Without Borders into our next phase.

New research reveals that thousands of children in the UK are having life changing decisions made about them without being heard. Read the joint report 'Raising Children: Safeguarding Children in Parental Deportation Decisions' here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/law/research...

‼️New research reveals that thousands of children in the UK are having life changing decisions made about them without being heard. This is the first empirical study of the legal and procedural protections afforded to children with a parent facing deportation. Full report: tinyurl.com/46m9n5r8 1/

✨Wear and share your social work solidarity!✨ How about gifting someone with a SWWB t-shirt, tote bag or sticker this festive season? Order by Friday for Christmas delivery! social-workers-without-borders.teemill.com Every purchase supports our work! #WeAreSocialWorkersWithoutBorders

UK registered social workers & SW students.. Want to stand in social work solidarity with people impacted by borders? We are holding an online info session about volunteering THIS SATURDAY 10-11:30am. We'd love to see you there! Find out more & register: socialworkerswithoutborders.org/917-2/

More than 50 lone child asylum seekers who disappeared in the care of Kent county council are still missing. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

More than 50 child asylum seekers still missing after disappearing from Kent care

Council data obtained by the Guardian shows 345 children have gone missing in recent years, many probably taken by traffickers

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