Member event

Shaping Practice - Age Assessments and the NAAB: A Scottish approach

to 1:00pm
About this event

There is a new Government, a new national social work agency, and a new social work partnership now leading the development of change for Scottish social work. SASW and our members have a vital role to play in shaping the future of the profession. We are a key member of the Scottish Social Work Partnership (SSWP) Advisory Group. As the only independent voice for social work in Scotland, SASW will remain at the forefront of scrutinising and engaging with their work as it develops.

It is you, as SASW/BASW members, who are the driving force behind the influence we exert and the asks we make of those shaping social work. These sessions will create a forum for members who are interested in the changes facing social work and who want to use their professional expertise to help keep developments on the right track.

The Promise, changes to how we support age disputed young people seeking asylum, justice social work, SDS implementation, support for the workforce, and much more are all currently high on the agenda.

This session focuses on - Age Assessments and the NAAB: A Scottish approach

BASW policy remains opposed to the NAAB, and work to scrap it continues. In Scotland, we have an opportunity to shape something better. This session will explore the options for changing how we carry out age assessments and how we support age disputed young people seeking asylum. Together, we can create a system that is both practical and grounded in human rights. We are already working with partners on this issue and need members’ experience and expertise to shape our next steps.

Sessions will evolve as the agenda shifts. If there are areas you think we should focus on, please let us know.

Delivered via MS Teams. For any queries please contact scotland@basw.co.uk.