Mental Health Moratorium Consultation

Adults

SOCIAL WORK SCOTLAND RESPONSE

Closes:  22 January 2024 
INTRODUCTION 

Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to shape policy and practice, and improve the quality and experience of social services.  We welcome this opportunity to comment on the consultation to inform the development and implementation of a mental health moratorium. 

The reflections within this response are draw from consultation with our membership which covers senior leaders, including Chief Social Work Officers, service and team manager from across the country in both local authorities and third sector involved in delivery of services to children and adults.