Following the Scottish government announcement that the national care service bill will not progress to Stage 2, UNISON regional manager
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Category: Care Workers For Change
Staff at social care charity Enable Scotland to be consulted on new pay offer, says UNISON
Hundreds of staff working for Enable Scotland are to be consulted on a new pay offer which puts an additional
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Strike ballots to be issued to staff working in social care charity
Hundreds of staff working for Enable, one of Scotland’s largest charitable social care providers, are to be asked if they’re
Read moreSupport our social care campaign for better pay and conditions
Social care in Scotland is in crisis. Support our campaign calling on the Scottish Government to invest in better pay
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 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 moreTowards a REAL National Care Service – Summary Report
This is the Summary of a report commissioned by UNISON Scotland from APSE, the Association for Public Service Excellence and
Read moreTowards a REAL National Care Service for Scotland – Full Report
With the National Care Service Bill in tatters, this timely report makes a compelling case for the direct public delivery
Read moree brief – SSSC Consultation on Proposed Register Changes
The Scottish Social Services Council is consulting on 3 changes it wishes to make to the Register. These changes affect
Read moreBriefing 131 – Consultation on Safe Staffing Statutory Guidance: Care Services
The Scottish Government is consulting on its draft Statutory Guidance for safe staffing in health and care. The Health and
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