UNISON raised many concerns about the changes in the Post-16 Education Bill in particular college regionalisation. We are already seeing
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Code of Good Governance: Scottish Colleges response
Democratic structures create public bodies which are open and transparent in their dealings with the public. UNISON Scotland believes that
Read moreOnline response to SSSC fitness to practice proposed changes
1. The “fitness to practise” criteria is very vague and it is not clear to us what objective standards the
Read moreIntegration of Care in Social Care in Social Care in Scotland
UNISON Scotland members have been involved in various proposals for the integration of health and care services since the late1990s
Read moreConsultation on the Children and Young People Bill
UNISON Scotland has supported the principles of Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) since its inception and we believe
Read moreLooked after children response
UNISON is Scotland’s largest trade union representing approximately 160,000 members working in the public sector. UNISON Scotland represents over 30,000
Read moreSocial Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Bill
UNISON Scotland acknowledges that certain groups of service users, particularly physically disabled people, view direct payments and personalisation as a
Read moreMental Health Strategy 2012 – 2015
UNISON acknowledges the work that the current Scottish Government and previous administrations have undertaken to tackle the challenges that mental
Read moreCare Integration Comments to Health & Sport Committee
We understand that at present the Government intends to integrate health and social care primarily through legislation to replace Community
Read moreInquiry into regulation of care for older people
UNISON Scotland believes a major mistake in the provision care of the elderly was to allow profit to be part
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