6 November 2026
Briefings and Statements
Social Work Scotland / CSWO Objectives for Reform and Red Lines
Since the Scottish Government’s ambitions of Public Service Reform were announced, we have been convening a weekly meeting of Chief …
5 November 2026Adults
Briefings and Statements
Position statement on Independent Living
Position statement on Independent Living November 2026 Social Work Scotland believes that in the context of learning disabilities independent living …
4 November 2026AdultsWorkforce and Resources
Briefings and Statements
Joint briefing on delayed discharge and social work in public service reform
Joint briefing on delayed discharge and social work in public service reform November 2026 This joint briefing from the Scottish …
29 October 2026Adults
Consultation
Feedback on Draft Guidance on Recorded Matters for Forensic Orders and Directions
Social Work Scotland feedback on Draft Guidance on Recorded Matters for Forensic Orders and Directions October 2026 Members of Social …
29 October 2026Adults
Consultation
Response to Domestic Homicide and Domestic Abuse Related Suicide Review (DHSR) Standards consultation
Domestic Homicide and Domestic Abuse Related Suicide Review (DHSR) Standards consultation Oct 2026 Introduction Social Work Scotland is the professional …
26 October 2026Adults
Consultation
Response to Updates to the Code of Practice for the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Updates to the Code of Practice for the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act …
21 October 2026EducationWorkforce and Resources
Consultation
Response to Newly Qualified Social Worker Continues Professional Learning requirements consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Newly Qualified Social Worker Continues Professional Learning requirements consultation 8 October 2026 Introduction Social Work …
21 October 2026Justice
Consultation
Response to Criminal Justice Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2027-28 call for written evidence
Social Work Scotland response to Criminal Justice Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2027-28 call for written evidence 20 October 2026 Introduction Social …
26 August 2026Justice
Consultation
Response to National Strategy for Community Justice: Review
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Government consultation on National Strategy for Community Justice: Review 26 August 2026 Introduction Social …
26 August 2026Justice
Consultation
Response to Prison population and penal reform: working towards sustainability
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Government consultation on Prison population and penal reform: working towards sustainability 26 August 2026 …
26 August 2026Justice
Consultation
Response to draft Domestic Abuse Guideline
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Sentencing Council’s Public consultation: draft Domestic Abuse Guideline 6 August 2026 Introduction Social Work …
19 August 2026Adults
Briefings and Statements
Joint statement on Cheshire West Supreme Court decision – Follow up
Social Work Scotland and SASW joint statement on Cheshire West Supreme Court decision 19 August 2026 The recent UK Supreme …
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 October 2026 The Cross Border Community Order guidance has been updated to …
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 …
