26 January 2026Adults
Reports
The State and Future of Social Work and Social Care Funding in Scotland
In October 2025, after reports of reductions to Self-directed Support (SDS) personal budgets (options 1 direct payments), we facilitated two …
15 January 2026AdultsWorkforce and Resources
Briefings and Statements
Joint letter to Ministers re: Local Government Settlement
This joint letter from Social Work Scotland, In Control Scotland, and Coalition of Carers in Scotland sets out the urgent …
16 December 2025
Reports
Annual Report 2025
Welcome to a short(ish) overview of Social Work Scotland’s output and work during 2025. If you couldn’t make it to …
12 December 2025AdultsChildren and FamiliesJusticeWorkforce and Resources
Briefings and Statements
Funding for Local Government Social Work and Social Care Services in 2025-26
Introduction Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to shape policy …
1 December 2025Workforce and Resources
Consultation
Response to NHS Delivery – A new national delivery organisation: consultation
Social Work Scotland response to NHS Delivery – A new national delivery organisation: consultation 30 November 2025 Introduction Social Work …
24 November 2025Adults
Consultation
Response to Section 38 Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act: Duty to Notify: consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Section 38 Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act: Duty to Notify: targeted consultation 24 November …
18 November 2025Children and Families
Briefings and Statements
Letter to the Education, Children and Young People Committee re: Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill
16 November 2025 Please find a letter to the Committee, from John Trainer, Social Work Scotland’s Convenor. It is in …
11 November 2025Justice
Consultation
Response to Parole Reform in Scotland consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Voices in Justice: Parole Reform in Scotland consultation 11 November 2025 Introduction Social Work Scotland …
3 November 2025Children and Families
Consultation
Response to the Financial Transparency and Profit Limitation in Children’s Residential Care consultation
Social Work Scotland response to the Financial Transparency and Profit Limitation in Children’s Residential Care consultation 6 October 2025 Introduction …
1 October 2025Adults
Consultation
Response to Identification of Modern Day Slavery call for evidence
Social Work Scotland response to UK Government’s call for evidence on Identification of Modern Day Slavery October 2025 Introduction Social …
10 September 2025Adults
Consultation
Response to Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill call for views
Social Work Scotland response to Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill call for views August 2025 Introduction Social Work Scotland …
10 September 2025Justice
Consultation
Response to Criminal Justice Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny call for views 2026-27
COSLA and Social Work Scotland response to Criminal Justice Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny Call for Views 2026-27 September 2025 Introduction COSLA …
9 September 2025
Consultation
Response to SSSC Standards for social work education – pre and post qualifying consultation
Social Work Scotland response to SSSC Standards for social work education – pre and post qualifying consultation September 2025 Introduction …
8 September 2025Adults
Consultation
Response to the publication of the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment
Social Work Scotland response to publication of the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment September 2025 Introduction Social Work Scotland …
3 September 2025Children and Families
Consultation
Response to the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
Social Work Scotland Response to the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum call for views …
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 …
