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 QC Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, …
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 …
16 June 2020Children and Families
Guidance
Connections for wellbeing & contact framework
Please find below the Framework for decision-makers to ensure children in public care maintain strong connections with family during the Covid-19 …
11 June 2020Adults
Briefings and Statements
Care Homes: Enhanced Professional Oversight
A letter to the Scottish Government’s Chief Social Work Advisor, Iona Colvin, outlining the concerns of Social Work Scotland and …
9 May 2020Justice
Consultation
Domestic Abuse (Protection)(Scotland) Bill SWS response
Response of the Justice Committee to the Scottish Parliament
2 May 2020
Briefings and Statements
SDS Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions to accompany Scottish Government and COSLA Guidance on Self-directed Support Option 1 and Option 2 during the …
28 February 2020Adults
Consultation
Social Care Inquiry
Submission From Social Work Scotland To Health And Sport Committee, Scottish Parliament 20 February 2020 Social Work Scotland is the …
28 February 2020Adults
Consultation
Submission from Social Work Scotland to Health & Sport Committee, Scottish Parliment.
Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to shape policy and …
27 February 2020Children and FamiliesJustice
Consultation
Consultation response: Youth Justice Standards
Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to shape policy and …
27 February 2020AdultsChildren and Families
Consultation
Housing to 2040: Consultation on Policy Options
SUBMISSION FROM SOCIAL WORK SCOTLAND, TO THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work …
23 January 2020
Consultation
Consultation response: Youth Justice standards
Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to shape policy and …
22 January 2020Children and Families
Consultation
Disabled Children and Young People(Transitions)(Scotland)Bill
Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to shape policy and …
29 November 2019Justice
Consultation
Response to Victim Statements Scottish Government consultation
Victim Statements SUBMISSION FROM SOCIAL WORK SCOTLAND, TO SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION 28 NOVEMBER 2019 Social Work Scotland is the professional …
