26 June 2025Children and Families
Briefings and Statements
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 …
6 June 2025Digital
Reports
Working with OpenAI: A Guide for Social Workers
Working with OpenAI: A Guide for Social Workers May 2025 This guide introduces the responsible use of OpenAI in social …
29 May 2025Adults
Guidance
Self-Directed Support Framework of Standards (2024)
The Self-Directed Support Framework of Standards consists of a set of standards (including practice statements and core components) to support …
29 May 2025Adults
Guidance
SDS Standard 13: Direct payments for employing Personal Assistants
Self-directed Support Standard 13: Direct payments for employing Personal Assistants focuses on fair and equitable provision for Personal Assistant employers. The …
14 May 2025
Briefings and Statements
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, …
13 May 2025
Consultation
Response to Employment Rights Bill consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Parliament Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s Employment Rights Bill consultation 9 May 2025 …
7 May 2025
Consultation
Response to British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015 inquiry
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Parliament British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015 Inquiry 7 May 2025 INTRODUCTION Social Work …
27 March 2025AdultsJusticeWorkforce and Resources
Guidance
The Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI) Guidance
The Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI) Guidance Using the LS/CMI in Prison and Throughcare March 2025 PURPOSE OF THIS …
11 March 2025Adults
Consultation
Response to Debt Recovery (Mental Health Moratorium) (Scotland) Regulations: draft consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Government Debt Recovery (Mental Health Moratorium) (Scotland) Regulations – draft: consultation 11 March 2025 …
3 March 2025Children and Families
Briefings and Statements
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 …
18 February 2025
Briefings and Statements
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 …
11 February 2025Children and FamiliesWorkforce and Resources
Briefings and Statements
Statement on the Oversight Board report on progress of the Promise
11 February 2025 Social Work Scotland welcomes the 2025 Oversight Board report, recognising the positive progress towards keeping the Promise. …
10 February 2025
Consultation
Response to Future of Foster Care consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Government Future of Foster Care consultation 6 February 2025 INTRODUCTION Social Work Scotland is …
23 January 2025Children and Families
Consultation
Response to Developing a Universal Definition of ‘Care Experience’: Consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Government Developing a Universal Definition of ‘Care Experience’: Consultation 22 January 2025 INTRODUCTION Social …
14 January 2025AdultsChildren and Families
Reports
Self-directed Support (SDS) Learning and Improvement Framework 2024
Self-directed Support (SDS) Learning and Improvement Framework 2024 Published 30 October 2024 This pack provides a comprehensive overview of the …
13 January 2025AdultsChildren and FamiliesEventsJusticeWorkforce and Resources
Reports
AGM summary report 2023-24
We’ve put together a summary of the reports from our Standing Committees, subgroups and projects at Social Work Scotland, which …
13 January 2025Justice
Consultation
Response to Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill: Call for Views
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Parliament Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill – Call for …
8 January 2025Adults
Consultation
Response to Palliative Care Matters for All: Strategy Consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Government Palliative Care Matters for All: strategy consultation 10 January 2025 INTRODUCTION Social Work …
7 January 2025Workforce and Resources
Consultation
Response to Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry
Social Work Scotland response to Rule 8 Notice Submitted 23 November 2023 Introduction Social Work Scotland is the professional body …
7 January 2025Adults
Consultation
Response to Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Parliament consultation on Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill INTRODUCTION Social Work Scotland is …
19 November 2024
Guidance
Reviewing Officers Handbook 2024-2030
A Reviewing Officers Network has met for over fifteen years and in recent years has joined Social Work Scotland as …
28 October 2024Children and Families
Consultation
Response to Children’s Hearings Redesign – Policy Proposals: Consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Government Children’s Hearings Redesign – Policy Proposals: Consultation 28 October 2024 INTRODUCTION Social Work …
15 October 2024Adults
Consultation
Response to Adults with Incapacity Amendment Act: Consultation
Social Work Scotland Response to Scottish Government Adults with Incapacity Amendment Act: Consultation 17 October 2024 INTRODUCTION Social Work Scotland …
2 October 2024AdultsChildren and Families
Consultation
Response to Moving on from Care into Adulthood: Consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Government’s Moving on from Care into Adulthood: Consultation 10 October 2024 INTRODUCTION Social Work …
