Joint letter to MSPs re: Children (Care, Care Experience, and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 3
This letter to all ministers was written with SASW, urging MSPs to vote against passing the Bill at Stage 3 …
Joint briefing to MSPs re: Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
The Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW), Association of Palliative Care Social Workers (APCSW) and Social Work Scotland (SWS) have …
Joint letter to the Education, Children and Young People Committee
This joint letter from Social Work Scotland SASW relates to the Committee’s consideration of the Children (Care, Care Experience and …
Statement on Justice That Works: Report of the Scottish Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission
Social Work Scotland welcome the Report of the Scottish Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission: Justice that Works. We appreciate the …
Joint letter to Ministers re: Local Government Settlement
This joint letter from Social Work Scotland, In Control Scotland, and Coalition of Carers in Scotland sets out the urgent …
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 …
