Category: Social Work Publications

Save from harm – UNISON Scotland survey of social work teams

14 November 2019 Trisha Hamilton Comments Off on Save 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

3 August 2018 Editor Comments Off on Serco 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

16 November 2017 Editor Comments Off on Refuge 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

6 May 2017 Editor Comments Off on Important 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

13 March 2017 Dave Watson Comments Off on Delivering quality social care procurement

New research undertaken by UNISON Scotland shows that the new care procurement rules are being poorly implemented. The research shows

10 March 2017 Editor Comments Off on Dave 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

2 February 2017 Dave Watson Comments Off on SSSC fee increase – UNISON response to consultation

The SSSC consulted on an increase in fees to registrants. This is the UNISON Scotland response.

20 November 2016 Editor Comments Off on Children 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

16 August 2016 Editor Comments Off on Home care workers ask – we care, do you?

Scotland needs a quality home care service to meet the growing demand and also ensures that patients who shouldn’t be

29 July 2016 Danny Phillips Comments Off on Do you work in social work or social care? If so, Join UNISON

This leaflet has been produced by UNISON Scotland organise a Social Work Issues Group (SWIG) – it’s hoped it can