This briefing looks at the implications of current and projected demographic change. It summarises recent publications from the Improvement Service.
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First minister urged to end threat of strikes across social care sector
In an unprecedented move Cornerstone, one of Scotland’s leading social care charities and Scotland’s largest social care union UNISON have
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More social care staff vote to strike
Social care workers at Blue Triangle Housing Association have voted overwhelmingly for strike action in a dispute over pay, says
Read moreFinancial Transparency & Profit Limitation in Children’s Residential Care Response
The Scottish Government is consulting on proposals for financial transparency and profit limitation in children’s residential care. These are part
Read moreBriefing 166 – Anti-racism Action Plan for Social Work
The Scottish Government published an Anti-racism Action Plan for the Scottish Social Work Sector in August 2025. The Action Plan
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 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
Read moreBriefing 157 – Care Management: Fit for purpose?
Care Management is the process for assessing individuals’ needs for social care services. It is integral to the social care
Read moreBriefing 155 – Call for views: Restraint & seclusion in schools bill
A private members’ Bill has been introduced by Daniel Johnson MSP with the aim of tackling inappropriate use of restraint
Read moreSSSC Consultation on Expanding the Register
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has been consulting on a proposal for Social Work Assistants to become registered. The
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