UNISON Scotland Social Work Issues Group FRINGE MEETING

Sunday 17 June 5.30pm Grand Hotel, Brighton

Local Government Conference Delegates are invited to meet members of the Scottish Social Work Issues Group (SWIG) to hear reports on the work of the Group over the past year.

This will also be an opportunity for colleagues in Social Work across the UK to share experiences and discuss how to continue to enhance UNISON's Social Work agenda.

Asylum Seeker Children

Kate Ramsden and John Stevenson Co-authors of "Asylum in Scotland - child's welfare paramount?" A guide for members published by UNISON Scotland and BASW. They will also update on other SWIG initiatives regarding asylum and immigration.

Direct Payments

Stephen Smellie, Chair of SWIG will report on the work with disabled people's organisations on a joint statement on direct payments and research into the needs of P.A.s

Tea and coffee will be served.

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