The General Principles of the National Care Service Bill were approved by Parliament on 29 February. This briefing summarises where
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Briefing 140 – National Social Work Agency Update
This briefing sets out the current proposals for a National Social Work Agency. These plans are still under discussion and
Read moreBriefing 139 – National Care Service: Revised Government Plans
The Scottish Government has radically revised its plans for a National Care Service. This follows negotiations with COSLA and the
Read moreBargaining Briefing 135 – Regrading Hints & Tips for Social Work Paraprofessionals
This briefing produce by UNISON’s Social Work Issues Group provides Social Work Assistants, Family Support Workers and other paraprofessional staff
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With the National Care Service Bill in tatters, this timely report makes a compelling case for the direct public delivery
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Since its introduction in June 2022, UNISON has campaigned for the National Care Service Bill to be withdrawn. We want
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The Scottish Social Services Council is consulting on 3 changes it wishes to make to the Register. These changes affect
Read moreBriefing 132 – Housing and the Cost of Living Crisis
Rising housing costs are driving people into poverty. This briefing presents the findings of new research, based on a survey
Read moreBriefing 130 – Consultation on Safe Staffing Statutory Guidance
The Scottish Government is consulting on its draft Statutory Guidance for safe staffing in health and care. The Health and
Read moreSurvey Report on Social Work Paraprofessionals
Our survey confirms that social work paraprofessionals are increasingly carrying out the roles of qualified social workers but without the
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