Chief Social Work Officers face increasing challenges, report finds
4 September 2024 The report reflects experiences from senior social workers in all 32 local authorities. It underlines the need …
Social workers ready to create change, report finds
SOCIAL WORKERS want the power to change how the profession is presented, structured and supported, a report commissioned by Social …
Pause the National Care Service Bill for further work, Social Work Scotland urges
SIGNIFICANT WORK needs to be done before the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill should be passed by Scottish Parliament, says …
Don’t cut detail on data collection in adult social care expenditure: Social Work Scotland responds to government consultation
UNDERSTANDING what we spend on social care, including support for older people and people with disabilities, mental health conditions or …
Social work in Scotland is at “a critical tipping point”, report says
SOCIAL WORKERS are experiencing ‘moral distress’, a report published today finds; and urgent action is needed to support the workforce …
National Care Service: initial statement
Social Work Scotland welcomes this week’s consultation on a National Care Service. We see it as an opportunity to consider …
