UNISON Scotland’s Social Work Issues Group has for some time recognised that the context within which professional social work is
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The Housing (Scotland) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 26 March 2024. The bill has six main parts which include
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The General Principles of the National Care Service Bill were approved by Parliament on 29 February. This briefing summarises where
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This briefing sets out the current proposals for a National Social Work Agency. These plans are still under discussion and
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The Scottish Government has radically revised its plans for a National Care Service. This follows negotiations with COSLA and the
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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Since its introduction in June 2022, UNISON has campaigned for the National Care Service Bill to be withdrawn.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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