The Scottish Government is consulting on proposals for financial transparency and profit limitation in children’s residential care. These are part
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Occupational therapists play a critical role in local social work teams, says UNISON
UNISON Scotland and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) welcome that occupational therapists working in social work will be
Read moreBriefing 162 – Local Government Workforce Report 2024
This briefing looks at the report on the local government workforce prepared for councils by SOLACE. The aim of the
Read moreBriefing 161 – Local Government Benchmarking Report 2023-24
This Briefing summarises the main points from the annual Benchmarking Framework report compiled by the Improvement Service for CoSLA. The
Read moreRestraint & Seclusion in Schools Bill Response
A private members’ Bill has been introduced by Daniel Johnson MSP with the aim of tackling inappropriate use of restraint
Read moreBriefing 160 – Children (Care, Care Experience & Services Planning) Bill: Call for Views
The Government has decided that some reforms recommended by the Independent Care Review for children & young people require legislation.
Read moreRed Book, local government terms and conditions 2025
This is the latest (April 2025) edition of the Single Status Agreement (commonly referred to as the ‘Red Book’). It
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Council staff vote to accept two-year pay offer
Local government staff in Scotland have voted to accept Cosla’s two-year pay offer, says UNISON today (Monday). Members of Scotland’s
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Read moreBriefing 158 – Care Reform (Scotland) Bill passes
On 10 June, the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill was passed. This briefing gives an overview of its provisions. The Act
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