About us
We are a social work leadership body, led by our members.
We work to influence policy and legislation and to support the development of the social work and social care workforce.
Latest Updates
Here you will find our featured consultations, reports and projects.
Consultation
Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill: Consultation
Social Work Scotland has responded to the Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill. You can read it here!
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What needs to change to support Social Work in Scotland?
The analysis on a survey of what needs to change to support social work in Scotland – over 400 responses!
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Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
We responded to the Health, Social Care and Sports Committee’s call for views on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. You can read our response here!
Reports
Accessing Records in Scotland: What people with care experience tell us about the Right of Access
All of us need to know our history and how it has shaped who we are. More people with care experience are accessing their records for many reasons explained further in this report, which has key learning for the social work profession.
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We’re stronger with you as a member. Help us shape social work leadership now and for the future.
Membership is open to a whole range of people and organisations.
Publications
We create a variety of resources, including publications, consultation responses and press releases; as well as useful ways to support your knowledge and understanding of key developments in social work.
Events
We run a range of events some of which are for members only, but most are open to people with an interest in social work and social care.
Consultations
We find a number of ways to get that view across: responding to consultations and calls for evidence; briefings to MSPs; event reports and publications based on our own work.