eBrief – Public sector reform: our response
UNISON has serious concerns about the government’s chosen approach to public sector reform. These are set out in this briefing ... Read More
Briefing 179 – Implementing the Care Reform (Scotland) Act
The Care Reform (Scotland) Act was passed in June 2025. It introduces new powers and requirements for Scottish ministers in ... Read More
MSP briefing – urgent questions needing answers about public sector reform
The government has announced major structural reform of the public sector, the largest since devolution, but with very few details ... Read More
Public Service Reform Committee: Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2027/28
The Public Service Reform Committee's pre-budget scrutiny inquiry looks at how the 2027/28 budget can support public service reform. This ... Read More
Briefing 174 Public Service Reform Update
Public Service Reform (PSR) is the central mission of the newly elected SNP minority government, with the cabinet secretary in ... Read More
UNISON’s Fair Visa Campaign
UNISON is the UK's largest union with 1.3 million members working in public services. UNISON’s Fair Visa campaign highlights the ... Read More
SSSC Revised Social Work Assistant Role Profile Response
In early 2025 the SSSC consulted on a proposal to expand the Register to certain groups including Social Work Assistants ... Read More
Briefing 168 – Population challenges for public services and the economy
This briefing looks at the implications of current and projected demographic change. It summarises recent publications from the Improvement Service ... Read More
Financial Transparency & Profit Limitation in Children’s Residential Care Response
The Scottish Government is consulting on proposals for financial transparency and profit limitation in children's residential care. These are part ... Read More
Briefing 166 – Anti-racism Action Plan for Social Work
The Scottish Government published an Anti-racism Action Plan for the Scottish Social Work Sector in August 2025. The Action Plan ... Read More
Children (Care, Care Experience & Service Planning) (Scotland) Bill response
A Children’s Bill was introduced to Parliament on 17 June 2025. The Bill aims to reform the care system for ... Read More
Briefing 160 – Children (Care, Care Experience & Services Planning) Bill: Call for Views
The Government has decided that some reforms recommended by the Independent Care Review for children & young people require legislation ... Read More
Briefing 158 – Care Reform (Scotland) Bill passes
On 10 June, the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill was passed. This briefing gives an overview of its provisions. The Act ... Read More
Briefing 157 – Care Management: Fit for purpose?
Care Management is the process for assessing individuals’ needs for social care services. It is integral to the social care ... Read More
Briefing 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 More
