Social work staff are struggling to deliver the services that children and families need due to understaffing, underfunding and a
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Category: Social Work Publications
Keeping the promise: what’s needed to deliver change
UNISON, the union for social work staff, says that without the proper funding, the Scottish Government will be unable to
Read moreSave from harm – UNISON Scotland survey of social work teams
This is a survey of staff working in social work teams. As well as social workers and social work assistants/support
Read moreSerco evictions condemned: Herald letter from UNISON, SASW and academics
We note with serious concern Serco’s stated intent to evict up to 300 people who have been told they cannot
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 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 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
Read moreDave Watson promotes Ethical Care Charter at Lib Dem conference
UNISON’s Dave Watson has been promoting our Ethical Care Charter at the Lib Dem Party Conference in Perth. He has just spoken at
Read moreSSSC fee increase – UNISON response to consultation
The SSSC consulted on an increase in fees to registrants. This is the UNISON Scotland response.
Read moreChildren first – ethical social work with refugee children
Ten years on from UNISON Scotland and BASW Scotland’s first ever guide for social workers on ethical working with asylum
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