This briefing gives an update on plans for a National Social Work Agency now that the Scottish Government has published
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e 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Since its introduction in June 2022, UNISON has campaigned for the National Care Service Bill to be withdrawn.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
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
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