ADSW publish consultation response on mental health
ADSW today published its response to the Scottish Government's consultation on a mental health strategy for Scotland. Read the response here.
ADSW and ADES joint event on Early Years
ADSW and our colleagues in the Association of Directors of Education have come together to produce a one-day seminar on the early years agenda.
Click here for a draft programme and contact jane.devine@adsw.org.uk to book a place
ADSW Integration Event
Slides from the successful event held by ADSW on the Scottish Governments announcement on health and social care integration are now available to download here.
Win £2000 to travel abroad or in the UK and look at how other people provide social work services.
ADSW and the Scottish Government are offering an exciting opportunity to any individual or team providing social work/social care in Scotland to do just that through our Kay Carmichael Travel Award. See how you can apply
Taking care of the elderly needs the help of us all
Andrew Lowe comments on the findings from the Equality and Human Rights Commission into the home care system in England and Wales published last week. More...
Inquiry into home care of older people
ADSW publishes response to Parliament's Looked After Chidren Inquiry
ADSW asks whether or not judging looked after children a 'success' at 16 and in terms of their exams results is really the best and fairest way to measure their achievements. More...
Social work chiefs lead the way on health and social care integration
The Association of Directors of Social Work has launched its response to the Scottish Government’s plans to integrate social work and health services.
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