Greetings to all our social work members on World Social Work Day, today, 18 March 2025. Today UNISON Scotland stands
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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 moreCharter of demands to end the crisis in Social Work
This Charter of Demands was launched at UNISON’s Social Work Conference on 24 October 2024. Developed by social work members
Read moreCare Management: Fit for Purpose?
This report reveals a Care Management system that is on its knees, with decisions about care being driven by budgets,
Read moreWhat needs to change to support Social Work in Scotland?
UNISON Scotland’s Social Work Issues Group has for some time recognised that the context within which professional social work is
Read moreBriefing 144: National Social Work Agency – NCS Bill Stage 2 Amendments
This briefing gives an update on plans for a National Social Work Agency now that the Scottish Government has published
Read moree brief – Update on the National Care Service Bill October 2023
Since its introduction in June 2022, UNISON has campaigned for the National Care Service Bill to be withdrawn. We want
Read moree brief – SSSC Consultation on Proposed Register Changes
The Scottish Social Services Council is consulting on 3 changes it wishes to make to the Register. These changes affect
Read moreSurvey Report on Social Work Paraprofessionals
Our survey confirms that social work paraprofessionals are increasingly carrying out the roles of qualified social workers but without the
Read moreBriefing 125 – Occupational Therapists and a National Social Work Agency
This briefing is about the intended remit of the proposed National Social Work Agency. This remit includes workforce matters and
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