Supporting Scotland’s Social Work Services Workforce: UNISON is by far the largest union representing most Social Work and Social Care staff in Scotland. We represent Social Workers in all specialisms, residential workers, social care workers, OTs, home care staff and professional, admin and clerical support staff. We have a Social Work Issues Group (SWIG) with reps from branches across Scotland, specifically addressing Social Work issues. See also important information for workers registered with regulatory bodies.
News and updates
UNISON welcomes National Care Service recommendations in Feeley report
UNISON Scotland welcomes the recommendations from the Independent Review of Adult Social Care in Scotland (chaired by Derek Feeley) that ... Read More
UNISON Week 305 – Budget statement , #1Team2K, Winter fuel grant & more
UNISON Week 305 - Budget statement , #1Team2K, Winter fuel grant & more. Read our full newsletter here ... Read More
UNISON Week 301: About that £500…..& more
UNISON Week 301: About that £500 - Not Just the NHS....Reward all who have fought covid .....& more. Read full newsletter ... Read More
UNISON Week 300 – £500 ‘Bonus’ payment, disability history month and more …
UNISON Week 300 - £500 'Bonus' payment, disability history month and more ... Read our full newsletter here ... Read More
UNISON Scotland comment on First Minister’s announcement of pro-rata £500 ‘bonus payment’ for NHS and social care staff
Commenting on today’s (Monday) announcement by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, UNISON Scotland regional secretary Mike Kirby said: “We welcome today’s ... Read More
Free webinars: Good social work in a time of Covid
Good social work in a time of Covid – join our free Webinars UNISON Scotland’s Social Work Issues Group has ... Read More
Social Work publications
Care Futures 4 – Effective Voice
The fourth edition of UNISON Scotland's Care Futures looks at what Effective Voice could mean for workers in social care ... Read More
UNISON Scotland Week 321 – NHS staff are struggling, Care Futures, COP26 & more
UNISON Scotland Week 321 - NHS staff are struggling, Care Futures, COP26 & more. Read full newsletter here ... Read More
UNISON Week 319 – Social care reform debate, local government pay ballot, housing and more
UNISON Week 319 - Social care reform debate, local government pay ballot, housing and more. Read full newsletter here ... Read More
e-brief: National Care Service Consultation
The Scottish Government has published its proposals for a National Care Service. The three-month consultation period ends on 18 October ... Read More
e-briefing Implementing The Promise
This e-briefing explains The Promise 'Change Programme' and includes four action points for local government branches. The Independent Care Review ... Read More
Independent Review of Adult Social Care – MSP Briefing
The Scottish Parliament debated the findings of the Independent Review of Adult Social care on tue feb 16th. This is ... Read More
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Bill consultation
UNISON Scotland thinks incorporation of the UNCRC into law is insufficient. For children to exercise their rights in practice requires ... Read More
Refuge and Asylum in Scotland – a guide for members
Asylum seekers in Scotland do not get the support services they are entitle to because of inadequate support for social ... Read More
Scottish Government Economic Recovery Plan – August 2020
The Scottish Government has announced its plan for post-COVID economic recovery. This briefing provides UNISON’s response to this. The recovery ... Read More
COvid-19 Committee – Inquiry into Social Care Support Fund Staff Regulations
The Scottish Parliament's Covid-19 Committee is examining the Social Care Staff Support Fund. This was set up because so many ... Read More