28 August 2025Adults
Briefings and Statements
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 …
26 August 2025
Briefings and Statements
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 …
18 August 2025
Consultation
Response to Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill: Call for views
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Parliament’s Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill: Call for views August …
15 August 2025Workforce and Resources
Briefings and Statements
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 …
14 August 2025
Consultation
Response to Long-Term Fiscal Pressures call for views
Social Work Scotland response to the Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Public Administration Committee’s call for views on Long-Term Fiscal Pressures …
13 August 2025Adults
Consultation
Response to ADHD and ASD pathways and support inquiry
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Parliament call for views on Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum …
13 August 2025Adults
Consultation
Response to Pre-budget scrutiny 2026-27: Prioritisation of the mental health budget
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Parliament call for views on Pre-budget scrutiny 2026-27: Prioritisation of the mental health budget …
17 July 2025
Consultation
Response to Long Term Conditions – Framework consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Government Long Term Conditions – Framework consultation 17 July 2025 Introduction Social Work Scotland …
8 July 2025Adults
Briefings and Statements
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 …
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 …
