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We are now in the pre-election period.
Our social media activity is restricted until after the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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Today Minster @ThomasCArthur visited with Partners in Advocacy to discuss the new Independent Advocacy Social Care fund and launch the publication of the National Care Service Charter of Rights
Following the launch of the National Social Work Agency on 17 March, a new LinkedIn account is now available to help people stay informed about its work and future developments.
Follow the National Social Work Agency here: linkedin.com/company/nationa…
Susan Douglas‑Scott CBE has been appointed Chair of the National Care Service Advisory Board.
The Board brings together people with lived and professional experience of social care to drive improvement and help ensure services are consistent, fair and high‑quality across Scotland
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Justice Secretary @AConstance23 officially launched Scotland's National Social Work Agency on World Social Work Day, marking a significant shift in how the social work profession is supported, developed and championed nationally.
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Scotland’s National Social Work Agency will launch on 17 March 2026, on World Social Work Day. This marks an important step forward in national support for social work in Scotland.
Learn more: mygov.scot/organisations/nat…
The National Social Work Agency will strengthen professional leadership, contribute to national policy development, promote high‑quality practice, and support a skilled and sustainable workforce across the sector in Scotland.
Make sure to stay up to date on the work of the National Social Work Agency, by subscribing to their mail list via the sign‑up link available on the NSWA webpage. mygov.scot/organisations/nat…
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We're thrilled to welcome 3 new board members to the ILF Scotland Board.
The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP, recently announced the appointment of Jan Savage, Linda Higginson and Simon Whyte
Read more at: ilf.scot/news-post/new-membe…
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Yesterday Minister @ThomasCArthur visited Quarriers in Glasgow to hear about their community-based approach to care and specialist epilepsy support model. They also discussed advocacy and how evidence from front line care helps inform and drive improvement across the care sector
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Every time I speak to Scotland’s care sector, they tell me they need more people.
Westminster’s migration policies are very damaging to social care, but I’m proud that our displaced workers scheme helps care providers, like @quarriers who I visited today, retain skilled staff.
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Social Care Minister @ThomasCArthur has praised @agescotland's vital role supporting people with dementia. He discussed the main issues which older people have been calling its helpline team about this winter during an Edinburgh visit.
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Social Care Minister @ThomasCArthur has laid @ScotParl regulations reforming Integration Joint Boards, which plan services, to extend equal voting rights to members with lived experience of the social care, social work and community health system.
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Social Care Minister @ThomasCArthur has said eligible employers can apply from today for targeted support with the cost of hiring international displaced social care workers already in the UK and impacted by UK Government changes to immigration policy.
gov.scot/news/displaced-adul…
Are you a strategic leader with experience of being an unpaid carer or accessing or delivering care services? Help shape the future of care in Scotland and apply to be the Independent Chair of the NCS Advisory Board.
Apply by Friday: bit.ly/44gQEXw
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Do you have experience with social care? Whether you’ve received care, provided it, or speak up for others, your voice matters. Join the National Care Service Advisory Board and help shape the future of social care in Scotland.
Apply by 5 December: bit.ly/4ol7Geq
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for improving care in Scotland?
Become the Independent Chair of Scotland’s National Care Service Advisory Board.
Find out more and how to apply ➡️ bit.ly/44gQEXw
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Do you have experience of social care? As someone who has received care, provided care or advocated for others, your voice matters. Join the National Care Service Advisory Board to help shape social care reform in Scotland.
Apply by 5 December: shorturl.at/ML88I
The panel discussion is taking place now. Panel members will discuss and answer audience questions on Working Together in social care.
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