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Scottish Association of Social Work

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The Professional Association for Social Work and social workers, part of BASW UK.

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Last week, SASW co-hosted a roundtable event in the Scottish Parliament to explore Social Work’s central role in delivering The Promise. The event, which brought together frontline Social Workers, sector leaders and MSPs, discussed concerns about progress. Read more 🔗 buff.ly/9P9MhuD
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Glasgow City Council's threat of 'fire & re-hire' will cause avoidable damage to staff trust, livelihoods, and functionality of statutory services if it goes ahead. It is imperative that a way forward is found. Read our full statement here: buff.ly/GOPJUXB
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Plans for a rationalisation of pay and job roles as part of a new pay deal for Glasgow City Councill will negatively impact some of our members and their colleagues in social work roles. 🗞️ Read the article here:https://buff.ly/R2z8OxM 📢 Read our full statement here: buff.ly/hXOaEsj
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Our statement on the 2026-27 Programme for Government. Our members will keenly await the promised engagement on the details of these proposals over the next 3 months. Read our full statement here: buff.ly/gUMu8Bu
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Our statement on the 2026-27 Programme for Government. Our members will keenly await the promised engagement on the details of these proposals over the next 3 months. Read our full statement here: basw.co.uk/articles/sas...
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🚨 Social workers urgently need fair terms and conditions🚨Our campaign will ensure social work is nationally consistent, relationship-based, professionally respected and supported to thrive all across Scotland. buff.ly/5JQHhvE
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Share experiences, exchange ideas, and explore both the challenges and opportunities facing independent practitioners. Attendees will hear about the range of support, resources and professional benefits available through the BASW offer for independent social workers. buff.ly/xk7jzuU
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Free professional coaching for any social worker or social work student in Scotland provided by SASW, supported by the Scottish Government. Get support to tackle workplace issues, your next career move, or anything else with a fully trained social worker coach. See more: buff.ly/UtG4STv
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We have published our response to the Scottish Government Prison population and penal reform consultation below. basw.co.uk/articles/pri...
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We have had strong interest in these vacancies, but there is still time to apply to join our National Committee. This is a chance to shape your professional association's work in Scotland and influence the direction of policy and practice. buff.ly/DK4rwaB
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Public service reform with the integral aim of creating savings for services that have been on the sharp end of continual cuts and rising demand for nearly a generation makes transformative change very difficult to realise. Read our response here: buff.ly/Bay6dJL
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Further joint update on the Cheshire West ruling from SASW and SWS. See more on our respective websites below👇️ If you have any queries, please get in touch. SASW:https://buff.ly/YTMe91J SWS:https://buff.ly/LnEEO2b
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Public service reform with the integral aim of creating savings for services that have been on the sharp end of continual cuts and rising demand for nearly a generation makes transformative change very difficult to realise. Read our response here: buff.ly/Bay6dJL
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
An exciting opportunity for BASW members in Scotland. The SASW National Standing Committee has vacancies. This is a chance to shape the work of your professional association in Scotland and to influence the direction of policy and practice. See more here: basw.co.uk/careers/work...
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
This event will provide opportunities to share experiences, exchange ideas, and explore both the challenges and opportunities facing independent practitioners. buff.ly/xk7jzuU
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Independents Symposium 📆 Wednesday, 9 September | 16:30-18:00 | Online | Free The SASW Independents Symposium offers a dedicated space for independent social workers across Scotland to come together, connect with colleagues and expand professional networks. 🔗 buff.ly/EHnN9Ep
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
BASW remains opposed to the NAAB, and work to scrap it continues. In Scotland, we have an opportunity to shape something better. Together, we can create a system that is both practical and grounded in human rights. Non-members who would like to attend can email scotland@basw.co.uk buff.ly/XMVwcss
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Free professional coaching for any social worker or social work student in Scotland. Get support to tackle workplace issues, your next career move, or anything else with a fully trained social worker coach from our UK-wide panel. See more: buff.ly/UtG4STv Supported by the Scottish Government.
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Joining our committee is a chance to shape future practice, support your association and make social work in Scotland stronger, while stretching yourself and learning new skills. Follow the link to see more details 👉 buff.ly/OaAqkjC
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Chief Social Work Officer Report "Overall, the 2024/25 CSWO reports present a picture of a social work system operating within an increasingly challenging environment." Read the report buff.ly/eIdfYqk
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Our response to the recent consultation on expanding the SSSC register. We are broadly supportive, but questions of cost, support, qualification supply, and sequencing remain. Read more: buff.ly/OunTfIe
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
📢 Emergency in Children's care placements, member session📢 SASW has been at the forefront of the discussions on this issue for the profession. With your help, we will ensure your voices are heard. Join us for the free session on the link below👇️ buff.ly/jDuD3wm
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Resource means safe children in safe homes. To support families so children can stay where they are, as well as have somewhere safe to go when home is not.
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Free professional coaching for any social worker or social work student in Scotland. Get support to tackle workplace issues, your next career move, or anything else with a fully trained social worker coach from our UK-wide panel. See more: buff.ly/UtG4STv Supported by the Scottish Government.
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
📢 Emergency in Children's care placements, member session📢 SASW has been at the forefront of the discussions on this issue for the profession. With your help, we will ensure your voices are heard. Join us for the free session on the link below👇️ basw.co.uk/events/shapi...
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
📢 Emergency in Children's care placements, member session📢 SASW has been at the forefront of the discussions on this issue for the profession. With your help, we will ensure your voices are heard. Join us for the free session on the link below👇️ basw.co.uk/events/shapi...
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
📢 New event date Calling all members: Join us to help shape the next stages of our campaign for fair national terms and conditions for social workers in Scotland. Sign up👉 buff.ly/N2zf0z6 Please note that this event will now take place on 20 October. The link you receive will be updated.
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Fair Terms and conditions for social workers are urgently needed. Our campaign has 9 asks to ensure social work is nationally consistent, relationship-based, professionally respected and supported to thrive all across Scotland. Join BASW and help make these asks a reality. buff.ly/5JQHhvE
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Our blog on cuts to local services and the impact funding has feels particularly relevant just now. If you missed it at the time, take a look now. buff.ly/PFm009n
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Read our response to the recent Scottish Government consultation on support provisions for adult victims of human trafficking. Read more: buff.ly/6V8hkml #SASWPolicy
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Resource, it’s more than money, bricks and mortar. It means having options to support families and places for children to call home, when where they live isn’t safe. To keep the Promise by 2030, we need to invest in... People. The Promise. Social Work.
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
📆 Tuesday, 25 August, 12:00-13:00, Teams 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 buff.ly/7bZlFId
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Resource, it’s more than money, bricks and mortar. It means having options to support families and places for children to call home, when where they live isn’t safe. To keep the Promise by 2030, we need to invest in... People. The Promise. Social work.
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Free professional coaching for any social worker or social work student in Scotland. Get support to tackle workplace issues, your next career move, or anything else with a fully trained social worker coach from our UK-wide panel. See more: buff.ly/UtG4STv Supported by the Scottish Government.
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Read our response to the recent Scottish Government consultation on support provisions for adult victims of human trafficking. Read more: basw.co.uk/articles/sup...
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Resource, it’s more than caseloads or vacancies in teams . It means having time to spend with a child or young person so that they are understood, and the practitioner is known and trusted by them. Being able to build that professional relationship is vital to keeping children and young people safe.
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Another article highlighting the emergency in children's care across Scotland. We are pleased to see NSPCC's recognition of the issues as well. buff.ly/05ZokbS
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Charity lends support to social workers as they warn of a breaking point - TFN
Care system is saturated say care professionals
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Free professional coaching for any social worker or social work student in Scotland. Get support to tackle workplace issues, your next career move, or anything else with a fully trained social worker coach from our UK-wide panel. See more: buff.ly/UtG4STv Supported by the Scottish Government.
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
📆 Tuesday, 25 August, 12:00-13:00, Teams Member-only event, book now: basw.co.uk/events/shapi...
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Resource, it’s more than money, bricks and mortar. It means having options to support families and places for children to call home, when where they live isn’t safe. To keep the Promise by 2030, we need to invest in... People. The Promise. Social Work.
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Read more in the Community Care article here: buff.ly/oGUCnGa
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Resource, it’s more than the ability to keep people safe. It means having the facilities to support the incredible bonds children and young people have through sibling and sibling-like relationships, and being able to help children stay together, when safe to do so.
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
SASW and SWS' initial statement on the Cheshire West ruling. buff.ly/QyZF1kE
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Resource, it’s more than caseloads or vacancies in teams . It means having time to spend with a child or young person so that they are understood and the practitioner is known and trusted by them. Being able to build that professional relationship is vital to keeping children and young people safe.
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Pride in Practice is in full swing in Dundee, Chaired by SASW ND Jane Shears. And our Professional Officer, Susan Dobson, is in Edinburgh for The Reflective Practitioner Conference for CEC colleagues. A busy few days promoting best practice. Building connections, and supporting social work.
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
On 2 June 2026, the Social Work Policy Panel hosted its final session of the current term. Awais Mashkoor, Lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland, presented findings from his research on health and social care integration Read more: buff.ly/fI5utDV
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The Pride in Practice conference kicked off in excellent style this morning. “Valuing the profession means acknowledging the reality and responding to it, social workers are excellent at this.” - Joanna Macdonald, National Chief Social Work Adviser to the Scottish Government and NSWA Chief Exec.
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Findings from this Year's State of Social Work Survey report. -55.21% identified access to resources for the people they work with as one of the top issues -Funding of social care one of biggest challenges for 73.64% -57.79% not being able to complete work during contracted hours buff.ly/3PUhNo7
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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Free professional coaching for any social worker or social work student in Scotland. Get support to tackle workplace issues, your next career move, or anything else with a fully trained social worker coach from our UK-wide panel. See more: buff.ly/UtG4STv Supported by the Scottish Government.
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