Funding for Local Government Social Work and Social Care Services in 2025-26
Introduction Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to shape policy …
Letter to the Education, Children and Young People Committee re: Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill
16 November 2025 Please find a letter to the Committee, from John Trainer, Social Work Scotland’s Convenor. It is in …
Position statement on Addressing Financial Charges for Medical Input in Statutory Social Work
Social Work Scotland position statement on Addressing Financial Charges for Medical Input in Statutory Social Work August 2025 Introduction This …
Position paper on Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse
Social Work Scotland position paper on Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse August 2025 Introduction Social Work Scotland (SWS) is the …
Statement on the Anti-Racism Survey Report and Action Plan
Social Work Scotland welcomes the publication of the National Anti-Racism Survey Report and Action Plan commissioned by the Social Work …
Statement on the Health and Social Care Service Renewal Framework (SRF) 2025-35
8 July 2025 As the professional association for social work leaders in Scotland, we must note deep concern at the …
Statement on the publication of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill
Social Work Scotland acknowledge the publication of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill and look forward …
Statement on the Care Inspectorate’s report on governance and assurance
We welcome the publication of the Care Inspectorate’s report on the review of social work governance and assurance across Scotland, …
Statement in response to Children’s Commissioner’s letter to Scottish Government on secure care capacity
3 March 2025 Social Work Scotland note the letter from the Children’s Commissioner highlighting the challenges and lack of secure …
Statement on announcement of new executive agency within Scottish Government
18 February 2025 Social Work Scotland welcomes the establishment of a new executive agency within Scottish Government, led by the …
