The Scottish Government has radically revised its plans for a National Care Service. This follows negotiations with COSLA and the
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National 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
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‘Scotland’s national care service bill must be withdrawn’, UNISON’s Scottish Secretary to tell Parliament
UNISON’s Scottish Secretary, Tracey Dalling, will be giving evidence to the Scottish Parliament today (Tuesday) and calling for the National
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Care Futures 7 – The Staff Shortages Survey
The seventh edition of UNISON Scotland’s Care Futures looks at the results of the recent UNISON Scotland survey of care
Read moreScottish Government – Programme for Government 2021-22
The Programme for Government for 2021-22 has been announced. This sets out the Scottish Government’s legislative programme and other administrative
Read moreCampaign for FOI in Scotland manifesto
Robust freedom of information laws are essential to a democracy. UNISON Scotland fully supports the manifesto for the 2021 Scottish
Read moreIndependent Review of Adult Social Care – MSP Briefing
The Scottish Parliament debated the findings of the Independent Review of Adult Social care on tue feb 16th. This is
Read moreCOvid-19 Committee – Inquiry into Social Care Support Fund Staff Regulations
The Scottish Parliament’s Covid-19 Committee is examining the Social Care Staff Support Fund. This was set up because so many
Read moreUNISON Week 265 – Climate Change Bill, Hospital Inquiries FOI & More
Our weekly newsletter covering Climate Change Bill, Hospital Inquiries FOI, Scottish National Investment Bank Bill & ………..more here.
Read moreScottish Parliament urged to denounce Venezuelan coup attempt
The Scottish Venezuela Solidarity Campaign is calling on the Scottish Parliament and progressive parties to denounce the ongoing attempted coup.
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