Do you know a social worker who has left the profession? We are looking for social workers who have left or are considering leaving the profession to share their stories. News 20 Nov 2019
SASW response to call for views on Children (Scotland) Bill Read SASW's views on the Children (Scotland) Bill, which makes changes to how disputes are settled when families break down. News 12 Nov 2019
Fund for charities and third sector to support people accessing benefits The Scottish Government has announced a new 'Scottish Benefit Take-up Fund' News 23 Oct 2019
Justice Committee seeking views on family breakdown plans The Scottish Parliament's Justice Committee is to put new proposals on managing disputes over children when families break down under the microscope. News 23 Oct 2019
Consultation on Independent Child Trafficking Guardians The Scottish Government is consulting on the implementation of Section 11 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015: the appointment and role of child trafficking guardians. News 23 Oct 2019
Independent review of Learning Disability and Autism in the Mental Health Act Share your views on Stage 3 of the Independent Review of Learning Disability and Autism in the Mental Health Act. News 22 Oct 2019
Social workers using own money to buy food for service users During Challenge Poverty Week, SASW are raising awareness of the impact of poverty on families - and the BASW Anti-Poverty Practice Guide. News 7 Oct 2019
Repeal of Named Person Provision The Scottish Government has announced that the Named Person and Child's Plan Proposals will no longer go ahead as planned. News 3 Oct 2019
SASW supports vote on giving children equal protection from assault SASW supports the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill, which MSPs are due to vote on on Thursday 3rd October. News 3 Oct 2019
SASW response to Programme for Government 2019-2020 Find out more about our three focus areas within the Programme for Government. News 13 Sep 2019