UNISON have established that the ‘CONNECT’ tool is being used by Council social work staff in Edinburgh and Glasgow when
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Should Social Workers Be Part of the Immigration System and Border Control?
UNISON along with SASW and refugee support organisations are concerned at reports from England that social workers are being asked
Read moreRefuge and Asylum in Scotland – a guide for members
Asylum seekers in Scotland do not get the support services they are entitle to because of inadequate support for social
Read moreAsylum seekers in Scotland are denied social work services, say UNISON and Scottish Association of Social Work
Asylum seekers in Scotland do not get the support services they are entitle to because of inadequate support for
Read moreStirling Council Adopt UNISON Ethical Care Charter
Stirling are the latest council to adopt UNISON’s Ethical Care Charter. They join half a dozen of so councils
Read moreFirst Minister must intervene in Bield Housing decision to close 12 care homes
Bield Housing and Care, announced yesterday (11 October) that they intend to close 12 care homes in Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow,
Read morePublic service workers march on Holyrood for fair pay
Public sector workers along with their families and friends will march and rally later today (Saturday) in Edinburgh in support
Read moreImportant information for workers registered with regulatory bodies
Important information for UNISON members who are registered professional members of any of the health and social care professional regulatory
Read moreHealth and Social Care Workforce Planning
The Scottish Government is consulting about a new approach to workforce planning in health and social care. In UNISON Scotland’s
Read moreDelivering quality social care procurement
New research undertaken by UNISON Scotland shows that the new care procurement rules are being poorly implemented. The research shows
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