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A Strategy for Self Directed Support

UNISON Scotland is committed to the principle of the right to independent living for all care users. We therefore welcome

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UNISON Scotland welcomes the publication of Guidelines on social care procurement and can support some aspects of them. However, we

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UNISON Scotland wants to commend the consultation process which has taken place in the period since the last Draft Bill

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UNISON Scotland has serious concerns at the effects this Draft Bill would have on our members’ ability to protect children

A Social Work Manifesto for UNISON and BASW members in Scotland. UNISON & BASW welcome the positive steps taken in

SPAEN and UNISONScotland interviewed a small number of people who use direct payments to employ personal assistants and a similar

A guide to your basic employment rights when employed as a Personal Assistant and your responsibilities if employing a Personal

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UNISONScotland believes that many of the requirements in the consultation are consistent with good practice. There will be resource implications

UNISON, Scotland’s public service union, announced on 1 May 2007 that it has agreed with a number of key Scottish disabled

March 2006: In the Summer of 2004, the Scottish Parliament commissioned the 21st Century Social Work Review, following a debate