24 June 2026Children and FamiliesJustice
Guidance
Age of Criminal Responsibility
The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 (hereafter referred to as ‘the Act’) is effective from 17 December 2021. This brings important changes to the rights of all children under 12 years of age.
16 June 2026Adults
Briefings and Statements
Joint statement on Cheshire West Supreme Court decision
Social Work Scotland and SASW joint statement on Cheshire West Supreme Court decision 16 June 2026 This decision marks a …
15 June 2026Justice
Guidance
Cross Border Court report allocation: MoU and Guidance
Cross Border Court report allocation: MoU and Guidance June 2026 Recently, a working group involving Social Work Scotland, Scottish Government, …
12 June 2026Chief Social Work OfficersChildren and Families
Briefings and Statements
Joint statement re: Emergency in availability of alternative care options for children
Chief Social Work Officer Joint Statement: Emergency in availability of alternative care options for children 12 June 2026 Across Scotland …
10 June 2026Justice
Consultation
Response to Improving Protections in the Justice System for Women and Girls consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Improving Protections in the Justice System for Women and Girls consultation June 2026 Introduction Social …
10 June 2026Adults
Consultation
Response to Guidance on Support for Adult Victims of Trafficking and Exploitation consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Government Guidance on Support for Adult Victims of Trafficking and Exploitation consultation June 2026 …
10 June 2026Justice
Guidance
Diversion from Prosecution Practice Guidance
Community Justice Scotland published the National Guidelines on Diversion from Prosecution in Scotland on 10 June 2026. This guidance is …
3 June 2026Children and Families
Briefings and Statements
Joint statement: Supporting social workers in keeping The Promise
This week Fiona Duncan, Independent Strategic Advisor – The Promise, will have the first of 32 catch ups in local …
21 May 2026Adults
Consultation
Response to Right to Breaks and Timescales for Support Plans for Unpaid Carers consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Right to Breaks and Timescales for Support Plans for Unpaid Carers consultation May 2026 Introduction …
6 May 2026Adults
Consultation
Response to Expanding access to naloxone: Supply and emergency use consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Expanding access to naloxone: Supply and emergency use consultation March 2026 Introduction The Department of …
21 April 2026Children and Families
Consultation
Response to the Future of Secure Care and Single Point of Contact for Victims Consultation
Social Work Scotland response to the Future of Secure Care and Single Point of Contact for Victims Consultation April 2026 …
23 March 2026Justice
Guidance
Guidance for Social Work Services on Determining the Designated Local Authority for Prisoners
Guidance for Social Work Services on Determining the Designated Local Authority for Prisoners March 2026 This guidance has been developed …
17 March 2026Children and Families
Briefings and Statements
Joint letter to MSPs re: Children (Care, Care Experience, and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 3
This letter to all ministers was written with SASW, urging MSPs to vote against passing the Bill at Stage 3 …
16 March 2026Adults
Consultation
Response to Consultation on The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Remedial Order 2026
Social Work Scotland response to Consultation on The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Remedial Order 2026 March …
10 March 2026Workforce and Resources
Reports
Revised: Funding for local government social work and social care services in 2026-27
Now that the revised finance settlement has been approved by the Scottish Parliament, we updated our paper on the limited …
5 March 2026Adults
Consultation
Response to Extension of FOISA for private and third sector providers of care homes and ‘care at home’ services
Social Work Scotland response to Extension of FOISA for private and third sector providers of care homes and ‘care at …
4 March 2026Adults
Briefings and Statements
Joint briefing to MSPs re: Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
The Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW), Association of Palliative Care Social Workers (APCSW) and Social Work Scotland (SWS) have …
3 March 2026AdultsChildren and FamiliesDigitalJusticeWorkforce and Resources
Reports
A call to action: Scotland in your hands
Ahead of the Scottish election in May, ‘Scotland in your hands’ sets out the key priorities we think should underpin …
25 February 2026Children and Families
Consultation
Response to National Vision for Kinship Care: Consultation
Social Work Scotland response to National Vision for Kinship Care: Consultation February 2026 Introduction Social Work Scotland (SWS) is the …
12 February 2026Children and FamiliesWorkforce and Resources
Briefings and Statements
Joint letter to the Education, Children and Young People Committee
This joint letter from Social Work Scotland SASW relates to the Committee’s consideration of the Children (Care, Care Experience and …
12 February 2026Justice
Consultation
Response to Automatic Early Release of Certain Short-Term Prisoners: Consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Automatic Early Release of Certain Short-Term Prisoners: Consultation February 2026 Introduction Social Work Scotland is …
9 February 2026Adults
Consultation
Response to Undertaking Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews: Draft Statutory Guidance Consultation
Social Work Scotland response Undertaking Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews: Draft Statutory Guidance Consultation Introduction Social Work Scotland is the …
6 February 2026Justice
Briefings and Statements
Statement on Justice That Works: Report of the Scottish Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission
Social Work Scotland welcome the Report of the Scottish Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission: Justice that Works. We appreciate the …
2 February 2026Workforce and Resources
Consultation
Response to SSSC Revision to Fitness to Practice: Consultation
Social Work Scotland response to SSSC Revision to Fitness to Practice: Consultation January 2026 Introduction Social Work Scotland is the …
