The July 4th General Election will have profound implications for UNISON members across Scotland and the whole of the UK.
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Health Protection In Children and Young People Settings (including Education)
Public Health Scotland (PHS) has published health protection guidance for children and young people settings, including education. The impact of poor
Read moreInvesting in Planning – seeking input from members in planning departments
Scottish Government consultation on resourcing Scotland’s planning system – feedback invited to inform UNISON response The Scottish Government is consulting
Read moreEnding Conversion Practices Consultation UNISON Submission
This is our response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on a proposed Bill outlawing conversion practices ( often called ‘conversion
Read moreBriefing 142 Local Government Funding Settlement 2024-25
This briefing is on the Local Government Funding Settlement for 2024-25. It includes details of every council’s financial allocation. Local
Read moreBriefing 141 – National Care Service Bill Update
The General Principles of the National Care Service Bill were approved by Parliament on 29 February. This briefing summarises where
Read moreMSP Briefing – National Care Service (Scotland) Bill Stage 1 vote
UNISON has urged MSPs not to vote for the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill. The Scottish people have a right
Read moreBriefing 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 moreBriefing 138: Local Government 24-25 Finance: Council Funding Allocations
This briefing looks at local government finances, focusing on the provisional funding allocations to Scottish councils for 2024/25 and the
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