That’s the message UNISON Scotland is taking to the Scottish Parliament today (Tuesday) to call on politicians to support its
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Tag: social work
Health and Social Care Workforce Planning
The Scottish Government is consulting about a new approach to workforce planning in health and social care. In UNISON Scotland’s
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
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UNISON slams plans for huge rises in fees for social care staff as a ‘tax on compassion’
UNISON, Scotland’s largest public service union, has hit out after an announcement by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to
Read moreBriefing 084 Bargaining – Health and Social Care Delivery Plan – January 2017
KEY POINTS: • A major shift of treatment into community settings is planned • Some services and treatments will be
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
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Inverclyde Signs Up to Ethical Care Pledge
Inverclyde Council and Health & Social Care Partnership has become one of the first in Scotland to achieve trade union
Read moreA Social Security System for Scotland – submission to Scottish Government Oct 2016
The UNISON Scotland submission to the Scottish Government Consultation on a Social Security System for Scotland Oct 2016 UNISON represents
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UNISON welcomes introduction of Scottish Living Wage for social care
UNISON welcomes the Scottish Government commitment to introduce the Scottish Living Wage across the social care sector in Scotland, from
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
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