This E briefing provides updates, including on the Local Government Settlement, from a number of recent reports with information and
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Briefing – National Care Service Stage 1 Committee conclusions.
Holyrood Committees have been looking at the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill ahead of the Stage 1 vote on
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Scottish government £100m funding boost for councils ‘won’t touch the sides’, says UNISON
Commenting on the Scottish government’s announcement today (Tuesday) of a £100 million cash injection to help settle local government pay
Read moreBriefing 121 – National Care Service Bill: Verdict of Social Work Staff
This briefing looks at the results of UNISON’s survey of social work members in which we asked for their views
Read moreNational Care Service Bill: the Verdict from Social Work Staff
The National Care Service Bill proposes the biggest change to social work services in over 50 years. It transfers statutory
Read moreLocal Government 23-24 Finance – Council Funding Allocations
Scottish councils face enormous funding challenges this year and beyond, with real fears for the impact on vital services. This
Read moreBriefing for UNISON Members: Pensions and the NCS Bill
This briefing is for UNISON members who work in social care and social work. It explains what the National Care
Read moreNational Care Service Bill – A brief guide
The Scottish Parliament is currently considering the National Care Service (Scotland Bill). UNISON Scotland has prepared a short guide to
Read moreRadical social work webinar: The cost of living rises – 5 October
The latest in our lunchtime webinar series will look at the cost of living rises and the impact on the
Read moreNational Care Service (Scotland) Bill Stage 1 Scrutiny: UNISON evidence
UNISON has submitted its Evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s call for views on The National Care Service (Scotland) Bill. UNISON
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