This briefing provides recent examples of where, how and why adult social care services have been returned in-house (‘insourced’) to
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e-brief – Overview of Adult Social Care in Scotland
This briefing summarises the most recent national data about adult residential care and home care in Scotland. It looks at
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
Read moreBriefing 146 – Local Government Benchmarking report
The Improvement Service have published their twelfth annual “Local Government Benchmarking Framework Report” The report is compiled for CoSLA &
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