WSWD 2025: SASW Supporting Young People Seeking Asylum in the UK: A Look at Social Work in Our Communities

The Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW) warmly invites social workers across the UK to come together and reflect on compassionate, community-based practices that can help unaccompanied children seeking asylum thrive. Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) make up almost a third of the care community in Scotland. This rapid development has left many social workers feeling uncertain about their practice with these children and the complex legal context they face. We want to celebrate the incredible work already being done and highlight the richness that social work brings to the lives of these young people. Despite the challenges, there are countless examples of social workers putting children at the heart of their practice. As social work continues to evolve in our globalised world, lets learn from these stories and focus on how we can make a positive impact in the lives of these resilient young individuals.

Join us on Thursday, 20 March, from 12:00 – 13:30 to hear from esteemed speakers Francesca Sella (Just Right Scotland), Viven Thomson (Social Work Scotland) and Jo Schofield (ISWS) as we celebrate solidarity with each other and the young people on their unique journeys.