#STUC22 The humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan demands urgent action from the UK government, Congress agreed. Delegates called on the Scottish
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Refugee and Asylum Blog
UNISON Scotland and Scottish Association of Social Work have launched a legal guide Refugee and Asylum in Scotland: Social work
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 moreUNISON members will not set aside their social work values in supporting asylum seekers
UNISON will step up support for local government workers who assist asylum seekers in the face of diminishing council budgets,coupled
Read moreSocial workers must reject role of agents of state and stand up for ethical practice
Activists who attended Sunday’s lunchtime fringe meeting “Social work against the state attack on asylum and refuge” heard powerful presentations
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 moreKeep racism out of the election
Stand Up to Racism Scotland is calling for days of action to keep racism out of the council and general
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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Asylum: Child’s Welfare Paramount?
First published in 2006, this ground-breaking guidance was designed to provide a framework for ethical practice for UNISON and BASW
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