4 March 2021AdultsChildren and Families
Reports
Social Work leadership during COVID-19: March – November 2020
Introduction to the reports The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed health and social care to the forefront of our collective awareness …
28 January 2021Children and Families
Consultation
Consultation on the revised National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2020
Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to shape policy and …
25 January 2021Children and FamiliesJustice
Consultation
Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019: Part 4 (Investigative Interviews) and Child Interview Rights Practitioners
Thank you for giving Social Work Scotland the opportunity to comment on these two important aspects of the Age of …
13 January 2021AdultsChildren and FamiliesJusticeWorkforce and Resources
Consultation
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on equalities and human rights
Joint submission from Social Work Scotland & Scottish Association of Social Work to the Scottish Parliament’s Equalities and Human Rights …
12 January 2021AdultsChildren and Families
Consultation
Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill
Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to shape policy and …
8 December 2020Children and FamiliesJustice
Consultation
Domestic Abuse (Protection)(Scotland) Bill SWS response
4th December 2020 Email contact: James Cox, Children and Families Lead, Social Work Scotland and Lorette Nicol, Social Work Team Manager …
1 December 2020Children and Families
Briefings and Statements
Education, Children and Young People Committee: Overall Impact of Covid-19 on Children and Young people
Briefing to Support Oral Evidence Session – 1st December 2021 Introduction and Context Social Work Scotland is the national professional …
1 December 2020Children and Families
Consultation
Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Bill: Letter from Social Work Scotland
HEALTH AND SPORT COMMITTEE FORENSIC MEDICAL SERVICES (VICTIMS OF SEXUAL OFFENCES) (SCOTLAND) BILL: LETTER FROM SOCIAL WORK SCOTLAND 05 June …
30 November 2020Children and Families
Consultation
CPC Consultation: National Guidance for Undertaking Learning Reviews
Email contact: James Cox, Children and Families Lead, Social Work Scotland, on behalf of Children and Families Standing Committee Chairs, …
6 November 2020Adults
Consultation
Independent review of Adult Social Care: main and supplementary submissions
Submissions from Social Work Scotland to Derek Feeley, Chair of the Independent Review of Adult Social Care Social Work Scotland …
27 October 2020Justice
Consultation
Pre Budget Scrutiny 2021-2022
Submission From Social Work Scotland, To Scottish Parliament Justice Committee’s Call For Views Social Work Scotland is the professional body …
24 October 2020Children and Families
Consultation
Raising the age of referral to the Principal Reporter
Submission from Social Work Scotland to Scottish Government Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working …
7 October 2020Children and Families
Consultation
Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Bill
Submission From Social Work Scotland, To Education And Skills Committee Call For Views 02.10.2020 Social Work Scotland is the professional …
1 October 2020Children and Families
Consultation
Proposal for Changes to the National Transfer Scheme (NTS) for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC)
Submission From Social Work Scotland, To Uk Home Office Consultation 29.09.2020 Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social …
25 September 2020Children and Families
Briefings and Statements
A statement on the GIRFEC principles
Social Work Scotland shares the ambition that Scotland becomes the best place in the world to grow up. To achieve …
24 September 2020AdultsChildren and Families
Consultation
Independent Review of Mental Health Law in Scotland
Submission from Social Work Scotland to John Scott QCPART B Organisations or individuals who work with the law Reciprocity and resourcingIntegration …
11 September 2020
Consultation
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Financial Sustainability of Local Government in Scotland
Submission From Social Work Scotland, To The Scottish Parliament’s Local Government & Communities Call For Views Q.1. How has COVID-19 …
26 August 2020Children and Families
Consultation
Response to the Scottish Government Review of Local Authority Financial Returns – Social Work Services
Social Work Scotland response to the Scottish Government Review of Local Authority Financial Returns – Social Work Services (LFR03) 23 …
24 August 2020Adults
Consultation
Submission to IJB Chairs and Vice-Chairs Executive Group
Submission from Social Work Scotland to IJB Chairs and Vice-Chairs Executive Group 17 July 2020 Social Work Scotland is the …
24 August 2020Children and FamiliesJustice
Consultation
Response to the Scottish Sentencing Council consultation on sentencing young people
Submission from Social Work Scotland to the Scottish Sentencing Council consultation on sentencing young people 21.08.2020 Social Work Scotland is the …
12 August 2020Adults
Consultation
Covid-19 Workforce Plan Discussion Paper
Covid-19 Workforce Planning For The Health And Social Care Workforce In Scotland – May 2020 Submission From Social Work Scotland …
16 July 2020Adults
Briefings and Statements
Reducing the backlog of Unpaid Work hours: Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020
Social Work Scotland Position Paper – 15 July 2020 Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders. Over …
10 July 2020Children and Families
Briefings and Statements
Joint statement: Early and effective intervention (EEI)
30 June 2020 Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) during the COVID-19 pandemic: a joint statement from Police Scotland, Social Work Scotland …
29 June 2020Justice
Reports
Justice Social Work Routemap
The Scottish Government released the COVID-19 Routemap at the end of May 2020. The Routemap sets out four phases between lockdown and the resumption of life …
