14 December 2023Children and FamiliesWorkforce and Resources
Briefings and Statements
Statement on concluding report of Children’s Services Reform
Social Work Scotland welcomes the concluding report on Children’s Services Reform study, which highlights what works for families, and the …
21 November 2023Children and Families
Consultation
Submission for Action for Children Jay Review into Child Criminal Exploitation
November 2023 Social Work Scotland (SWS) is the professional body for social work leaders, collaborating closely with our partners to …
15 November 2023Workforce and Resources
Consultation
Feedback on the NHS Education for Scotland, Learning and Education Strategy 2023-2026 (DRAFT)
Submission from Social Work Scotland to NES consultation: 15 November 2023 Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social …
24 October 2023Adults
Consultation
Commissioner for Older People – Private Members Bill Scottish Parliament Consultation
SOCIAL WORK SCOTLAND RESPONSE Closes: 23 October 2023 INTRODUCTION Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, …
5 October 2023Workforce and Resources
Consultation
A Human Rights Bill for Scotland Consultation Response
A Human Rights Bill for Scotland SUBMISSION FROM SOCIAL WORK SCOTLAND TO SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION RESPONSE August 2023 Introductory remarks …
19 September 2023AdultsChildren and FamiliesJusticeWorkforce and Resources
Consultation
Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 statutory guidance: consultation
Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 statutory guidance: consultation 19th September 2023 INTRODUCTION: Social Work Scotland is the professional …
5 September 2023Children and Families
Consultation
Response to call for views on the Promise Scotland’s Plan 2024-30 Methodology
Response to Independent Strategic Advisor on the Promise Scotland’s Plan 2024-30 Methodology Introduction: Social Work Scotland is the professional body …
29 August 2023Children and Families
Briefings and Statements
Foster and Kinship Care Allowances
Social Work Scotland has long supported a nationally agreed allowance across Scotland. Foster and kinship carers are a core and …
17 July 2023AdultsWorkforce and Resources
Consultation
Winter Planning 2023-24: Scottish Parliament Inquiry
Winter Planning 2023-24: Scottish Parliament Inquiry Social Work Scotland Response INTRODUCTION Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social …
10 July 2023AdultsChief Social Work OfficersChildren and FamiliesJusticeWorkforce and Resources
Consultation
SSSC Codes of Practice Consultation
Scottish Social Services Codes of Practice consultation Introduction: Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working …
17 May 2023Children and Families
Briefings and Statements
Comment on coverage around the ‘Infants born into care’ report
Comment on coverage around the ‘Infants born into care‘ report “Social Work Scotland welcomes the publication of any research into the …
25 April 2023AdultsChildren and FamiliesJustice
Briefings and Statements
Social Work Scotland appalled by Illegal Migration Bill
Scotland Social Work Scotland is the social work leadership organisation in Scotland, supporting managers, leaders and practice across the country. …
19 April 2023AdultsChief Social Work OfficersChildren and FamiliesJustice
Briefings and Statements
Social Work Scotland’s Convenor writes to First Minister Humza Yousaf
Congratulations on your appointment from Social Work Scotland’s Convenor Dear First Minister, On behalf of Scotland’s Chief Social Work Officers, …
11 April 2023Children and FamiliesJustice
Consultation
Call For Views on Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill by Finance and Public Administration Parliamentary Committee
Call For Views on Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill by Finance and Public Administration Parliamentary Committee SUBMISSION FROM SOCIAL …
20 March 2023Adults
Consultation
Adult Secondary Mental Health Services: Quality Standards Consultation
Adult Secondary Mental Health Services: Quality Standards Consultation SOCIAL WORK SCOTLAND RESPONSE INTRODUCTION Social Work Scotland is the professional body …
20 March 2023Children and FamiliesJustice
Consultation
Call For Views on Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill
Call For Views on Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill by Education Children and Young Person Parliamentary Committee SUBMISSION FROM …
20 March 2023Adults
Consultation
Delivery of Psychological Therapies and Interventions: National Specification
Delivery of psychological therapies and interventions: national specification SOCIAL WORK SCOTLAND RESPONSE INTRODUCTION Social Work Scotland is the professional body …
9 March 2023
Consultation
Alcohol Advertising and Promotion: Scottish Government Consultation
Alcohol advertising and promotion: Scottish Government Consultation SOCIAL WORK SCOTLAND RESPONSE 9 March 2023 INTRODUCTION Social Work Scotland is the …
3 February 2023Adults
Consultation
A Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Scotland: Feedback on Draft Strategy
A Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Scotland: Feedback on Draft Strategy SUBMISSION FROM SOCIAL WORK SCOTLAND, TO SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT …
27 January 2023Justice
Guidance
Throughcare Assessment for Release on Licence (TARL) Guidance
The Throughcare Assessment for Release on Licence (TARL) guidance has been developed over a number of years by experienced justice …
13 January 2023Workforce and Resources
Consultation
Independent Review of Inspection, Scrutiny and Regulation in Scotland
Independent Review of Inspection, Scrutiny and Regulation in Scotland SUBMISSION FROM SOCIAL WORK SCOTLAND, TO SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S CALL FOR EVIDENCE …
21 December 2022Children and Families
Consultation
Trafficking & Exploitation Strategy Review 2022
Trafficking & Exploitation Strategy Review 2022 Response from Social Work Scotland 21st December 2022 Child Trafficking Questions 1. Do you …
6 December 2022AdultsChief Social Work OfficersChildren and FamiliesJusticeWorkforce and Resources
Reports
Setting the Bar 2: ‘Taking the wheel’
The impact of ‘Setting the Bar’ In June 2022, we published ‘Setting the Bar’, a research report which sought to …
5 December 2022Adults
Consultation
National Conversation To Inform A New Dementia Strategy
National Conversation To Inform A New Dementia Strategy SOCIAL WORK SCOTLAND RESPONSE 5th December 2022 INTRODUCTION Social Work Scotland is …
