The Public Service Reform Committee’s pre-budget scrutiny inquiry looks at how the 2027/28 budget can support public service reform. This
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Migrant care workers to protest at Holyrood, says UNISON
Migrant social care staff will gather outside the Scottish Parliament today (Wednesday) before meeting with MSPs to call for visa
Read moreUNISON’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
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Care workers ‘won’t be taken for fools’ as strike action takes place across Scotland, says UNISON
Social care and housing support workers at Blue Triangle Housing Association are taking strike action across Scotland today (Wednesday) in
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Social care workers across Scotland to strike over pay dispute, says UNISON
Social care workers at Blue Triangle Housing Association will take strike action next month in a dispute over pay, says
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UNISON Scotland budget response: A budget that fails public services, says UNISON
UNISON’s Scottish secretary Lilian Macer said: “Today’s Scottish budget does not go far enough to address the deepening crisis across
Read moreBriefing 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 moreFinancial 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 moreBriefing 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 moreBriefing 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
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