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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 21h

We are delighted to announce our keynote speakers at #SASWConf25 will be Prof Sir John Curtice and Angela Constance MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs.

Our conference is free for SASW members and £48 for non-members. Book your spot now.

Book: basw.co.uk/events/sasw-...

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 1d

Join our National Standing Committee and help shape the way we work and the future of Scottish social work, all while gaining board-level leadership skills.

Applications from people at all stages of their careers are welcome.

Apply here: buff.ly/sG8jTjq

Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 1d

Former SASW National Director, Alison Bavidge, recognised in the Scottish Parliament as she steps away from full-time work.

Every in SASW/BASW is grateful to Fulton and his team for lodging this motion to recognise Alison's contribution to Scottish Social Work.

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 3d

Join us for the Cross-Party Group on Social Work in the Scottish Parliament.

This meeting will hear from Children First on Family Group Decision Making and from Palliative Care social workers on the role of social work in palliative care.

Sign-up form: buff.ly/CT24qWq

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 5d

Our members tell us that the concept of making a profit from vulnerable children in need of care is deeply uncomfortable. In this consultation, we emphasise the need for high-quality care services which have room to grow and develop without accumulating excessive profit.

Financial transparency and profit limitation in children's residential care, consultation response

Consultation response from SASW

basw.co.uk

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 6d

We were in Parliament on Thursday, backing the RC Psych report on ADHD and autism services. The message is clear: we need a radical rethink of holistic support for people awaiting assessment and those living with a diagnosis. Social workers are crucial to delivering this.

See more: buff.ly/rTVyTey

Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 6d

New blog by SASW member Henry Mathias.

"As well as quantity, there’s also the issue of quality. The public consultation machine is a hungry beast. It eats up the morale as well as the time of individuals and organisations."

Read the blog here:https://buff.ly/mqdTjks

Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 9d

Join us for a new 3-nation student and NQSW event series. Open to all - Free for members.

Register: buff.ly/NBgQudA

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 9d

The latest Social Work Policy Panel newsletter can now be found here: buff.ly/uUKWZus

Join the next Policy Panel on 7 October, 1200-1300, where we will hear about actions being taken to address racism in social work, through the Anti-racism Action Plan.

Register for FREE: buff.ly/jIxgD91

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 14d

There is still time to sign our petition for social workers in Scotland to have fair and supportive national terms and conditions. Don't miss the chance to have your voice heard. We will submit the petition in the next few months.
buff.ly/KzVEb7D

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 15d

Join us for a new 3 nation student event series. Open to all - Free for members.

Register: buff.ly/NBgQudA

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 15d

🎉 CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF SUPPORTING SOCIAL WORKERS! 🎉

SASW/BASW's Social Work Professional Support Service turned FIVE this month!

Are you a social worker who could benefit from coaching? Or do you know someone who could? Visit www.basw-pss.co.uk to find out more.

Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 17d

NEW DATE!!! NOW 28 October

This meeting will hear from Children First on Family Group Decision Making and from Palliative Care social workers on the role of social work in palliative care.

Anyone interested can request to sign up using the link below.

Sign-up form: forms.office.com/e/KkCWxRjYgh

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 20d

Join us for 'Hearing from Practice: Real Talk' - a brand-new monthly series where frontline social workers share honest insights into their roles, challenges, and the moments that make it all worthwhile. No scripts. No sugar-coating. Just real talk from real practitioners.

Book: buff.ly/0wD00xH

Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 20d

Join Alison McGrory, Associate Director of Public Health, NHS Highland, for a workshop exploring how local authority, health and third sector organisations supported community-led activism to improve local health and wellbeing outcomes.

Book: basw.co.uk/sasw-annual-...
#SASWConf25

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 22d

This interactive session examines the journey from social work student to practitioner, exploring how initial motivations and values meet barriers in practice when faced with system-wide challenges and political constraints.

Book: buff.ly/XsSRTRq

#SASWConf25

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 22d

Charlie will draw on his experience in designing and delivering support services, lobbying, campaigning, and policy developmen to ask... Can activism drive forward rights-based, inclusive, and equitable social work practice?

Join us online Thursday 20 November

Book: basw.co.uk/events/sasw-...

Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 24d

🎉 CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF SUPPORTING SOCIAL WORKERS! 🎉

Today marks an incredible milestone - BASW's Social Work Professional Support Service turns FIVE!

Are you a social worker who could benefit from coaching? Or do you know someone who could? Visit www.basw-pss.co.uk to find out more.

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 26d

Verbal communication is the cornerstone of good social work. Professionals need to be able to understand and communicate clearly with people across their communities.

We recognise the benefits of being bilingual, which can make people even better communicators.

Read our response:

English language requirements for social workers consultation response

SASW's response to a SSSC consultation

basw.co.uk

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 27d

Join the CPG on Social Work on 14 October 1815-2000, online. The Group will discuss a new report from Children First on Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) and Palliative Care social work.

Email [email protected] to join us for free.

Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 29d

Join our National Standing Committee and help shape the way we work. See more here: buff.ly/sG8jTjq

Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · Sep 9

Free professional coaching and support for any social worker or social work student. Supported by the Scottish Government.

See more: buff.ly/pQqKzlA

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · Sep 8

We regularly hear from students and newly qualified social workers concerned that their training has not prepared them for the reality of social work practice.

Read the response: basw.co.uk/articles/sta...

Standards for Social Work Education  Pre- and post-qualifying consultation 2025 consultation response

SASW response to the SSSC consultation

basw.co.uk

Reposted by Scottish Association of Social Work

One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · Sep 5

🚨 Emergency Alert Test: Sun 7 Sept, 3PM

All phones (even on silent) will sound a loud alarm. This may put victim-survivors of domestic abuse with hidden phones at risk.

📣 If you have a concealed phone, you can opt out of the alert here: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our manifesto calls on the next Scottish Government to work with partners to implement our One Deal for Social Work campaign asks. Add your name to the petition here: buff.ly/0JaS1Ci

Sign the Petition

One Deal for Social Work: Campaign for Fair National Conditions for Social Workers

www.change.org

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