Our survey confirms that social work paraprofessionals are increasingly carrying out the roles of qualified social workers but without the
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Briefing 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
Read moreBriefing 124 – A National Social Work Agency
The Scottish Government proposes to create a National Social Work Agency. It would sit within government as part of a
Read moreScotland’s National Care Service Bill – social work webinar
The proposals by Scottish Government for a National Care Service are heading towards the Bill’s first reading in March. UNISON
Read moreSocial work webinar – The Promise: updates and issues
Next in our series of Radical Social Work Webinars will be held on Wednesday 15th March during lunch time, 1-2pm,
Read moreSocial work webinar: Scotland’s National Care Service Bill
Next in our series of Radical Social Work Webinars will be held on Wednesday 15th February during lunch time, 1-2pm,
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 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 Bill
The National Care Service Bill was published on 21 June. This briefing focuses on the implications and consequences of the
Read moreSSSC A Register for the Future: Consultation Outcome
Early in 2022 the SSSC consulted on some proposed changes to registration and qualifications. The proposals affect UNISON members who
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