The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has been consulting on a proposal for Social Work Assistants to become registered. The
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Standing with our social work members on World Social Work Day
Greetings to all our social work members on World Social Work Day, today, 18 March 2025. Today UNISON Scotland stands
Read moreBriefing 152 – National Social Work Agency Update: March 2025
Plans are going ahead to create a National Social Work Agency (NSWA) as part of the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill,
Read moreBriefing 150 – NCS Bill Update: National Care Service abandoned
The Government has finally abandoned its plans to create a National Care Service (NCS). This was confirmed to Parliament on
Read moreFuture of Foster Care Response
The Government is consulting on its plans for the Future of Foster Care. This is part of the implementation of
Read moreRadical social work webinar 30: Migration
Migration to the UK is an important political issue. The narrative is one about policing borders and reducing numbers,
Read moreEnd the social work crisis
There is an urgent need for investment in social work services across Scotland. Social workers, occupational therapists and para-professionals work
Read moreCharter of demands to end the crisis in Social Work
This Charter of Demands was launched at UNISON’s Social Work Conference on 24 October 2024. Developed by social work members
Read moreCare Management: Fit for Purpose?
This report reveals a Care Management system that is on its knees, with decisions about care being driven by budgets,
Read moreNational Care Service Bill (Stage 2) Draft Amendments: Call for Views
On 24 June the Scottish Government belatedly published its draft amendments to the National Care Service (Scotland) bill. This is
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