This briefing is on the May 2023 Audit Scotland Local Government Overview report for the Accounts Commission. The report looks
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Briefing 125 – Occupational Therapists and a National Social Work Agency
This briefing is about the intended remit of the proposed National Social Work Agency. This remit includes workforce matters and
Read moreBriefing 124 – A National Social Work Agency
The Scottish Government proposes to create a National Social Work Agency. It would sit within government as part of a
Read moreBriefing123 – Scottish Government Public Sector Pay Policy 2023-24
The Scottish Government have published their pay policy for 2023 -24. This briefing outlines the main elements of the policy,
Read moreLocal Government Finance Settlement 2023/24 / Statistics for 2021/22
This E briefing provides updates, including on the Local Government Settlement, from a number of recent reports with information and
Read moreBriefing – National Care Service Stage 1 Committee conclusions.
Holyrood Committees have been looking at the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill ahead of the Stage 1 vote on
Read moree brief: Draft Energy Strategy & Just Transition Plan – Scottish Gov Consultation
The Scottish Government is currently consulting on its draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan. This short briefing looks at
Read moreBriefing 121 – National Care Service Bill: Verdict of Social Work Staff
This briefing looks at the results of UNISON’s survey of social work members in which we asked for their views
Read moreLocal Government 23-24 Finance – Council Funding Allocations
Scottish councils face enormous funding challenges this year and beyond, with real fears for the impact on vital services. This
Read moreUNISON Week 343 – NHS and social care in crisis and more
UNISON Week 343 – NHS and social care in crisisand more … Read full newsletter here.
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