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BASW has set out 40 priorities for the next UK Government that we’ll be highlighted to all political parties ahead of the General Election. Our blog series takes a deeper look at each of the policy asks in turn.

BASW's general election manifesto for Scotland has been launched. Read our asks of the next UK Government on social work policies that affect Scotland.

Stage one of National Care Service (NCS) Bill delayed until March 24

In December 2023, Minister Todd wrote a letter to the Health and Sport Committee and a revised Financial Memorandum was issued. Read more about what this means for the bill itself and social work in Scotland.

SWU has thrown their weight behind the campaign for national terms and conditions in Scotland

How many times have we been told workers need better conditions not pizza?

One Deal for Social Work: The Scottish Association of Social Work calls for a set of nationally agreed terms and conditions for social workers across Scotland.

SASW disappointed by lack of action from Scottish Government as they say they must balance the books.

SASW are calling on the Scottish Government to offer social workers and social care workers a fair mileage rate, on a par with NHS colleagues, for travel while working.

BASW England & SASW write to the UK Chancellor to urge him to consider the non-taxable mileage allowance