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.
Briefings and Statements
Social Work Scotland’s Convenor writes to First Minister Humza Yousaf
Read our letter to First Minister Humza Yousaf, outlining the key priorities in social work
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Embracing diversity: our statement on World Social Work Day 2023
To celebrate World Social Work Day, we’re reaffirming our belief in upholding and championing human rights and inclusion for minority and marginalised groups…
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Social Work Scotland appalled by Illegal Migration Bill
We condemn the UK Government’s Illegal Migration Bill as against social work and human rights values and commitments.
Read our full statement below.
Consultation
Call For Views on Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill by Finance and Public Administration Parliamentary Committee
Read our response to the Financial Memorandum on the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill
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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.
