Campaigning & Influencing

SASW has ongoing engagement with MSPs from across the political parties. We work to engage with policymakers to promote social work and represent the views of our members in the corridors of power. 

Alison Bavidge sitting at a table and speaking.
Alison Bavidge, National Director (Scotland), giving evidence in the Scottish Parliament

This includes, at times, giving evidence to MSPs on legislation that may impact the social work profession in Scotland. Most recently, SASW gave evidence on the National Care Service Bill at which time we highlighted the urgent need to improve working conditions for social workers and invest in the profession.

Supporting Scottish social work

One Deal for Social Work

Campaigns

SASW campaigns to raise the visibility of the social work profession, for improved working conditions for practitioners and for a better supported workforce.

Resource Development & Knowledge Exchange

SASW works independently and with partner organisations to develop resources for social workers in Scotland as well as for the broader social work community. We aim to fill information gaps identified through our member networks to bring highly useful and practical information to social workers. 

Find all SASW's social work resources here. 

Resources for social workers in Scotland