Asylum seekers in Scotland do not get the support services they are entitle to because of inadequate support for social
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Serco evictions condemned: Herald letter from UNISON, SASW and academics
We note with serious concern Serco’s stated intent to evict up to 300 people who have been told they cannot
Read moreImportant information for workers registered with regulatory bodies
Important information for UNISON members who are registered professional members of any of the health and social care professional regulatory
Read moreDave Watson promotes Ethical Care Charter at Lib Dem conference
UNISON’s Dave Watson has been promoting our Ethical Care Charter at the Lib Dem Party Conference in Perth. He has just spoken at
Read moreChildren first – ethical social work with refugee children
Ten years on from UNISON Scotland and BASW Scotland’s first ever guide for social workers on ethical working with asylum
Read moreHome care workers ask – we care, do you?
Scotland needs a quality home care service to meet the growing demand and also ensures that patients who shouldn’t be
Read moreDo you work in social work or social care? If so, Join UNISON
This leaflet has been produced by UNISON Scotland organise a Social Work Issues Group (SWIG) – it’s hoped it can
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e-briefing Social work and contempt of court update
On 16 December 2013 two social workers employed by City of Edinburgh Council were found guilty of contempt of court
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Supervision and Workload Management
This updated paper by social work practitioners in UNISON Scotland’s Social Work Issues Group is designed as a tool for
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Voices from the sharp end
We undertook a survey of health and local authority social work staff to find out their views on current proposals
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