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Scotland's vision is clear: to be a country that confronts racism at its roots. Ahead of @UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, @ScotGov has published its new Anti-Racism Delivery Plan. ➡️ ow.ly/o4Ja50YwIZZ

"For neurodivergent people, we want Scotland to be a welcoming place, but also a place that uplifts, that supports and ensures that they can thrive in whatever they want to do..." Read our new report on Neurodivergence in Scotland: ow.ly/hrzH50YwAVC

🚨Vacancy: National Statistician’s Data Ethics Advisory Committee lay members Help safeguard the ethical use of public data by promoting transparency and ensuring statistics work for the public good. Closing date: 17 April 2026. Find out more: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/vacancy-n…

📢 The Whole School Approach to Anti-Racism Groundbreaking new guidance on anti-racism in education has been published by Scottish Government, but we still have work to do... Find out more in CRER's new blog post: crer.org.uk/blog/the-whole…

To mark 10 years since Jo Cox’s murder, the @JoCoxFoundation has released a resource pack for councils and councillors. It includes a template motion, Great Get Together information, and digital/print materials. View the pack here: jocoxfoundation.org/wp-content/upl…

Our new Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan sets out a broad range of actions to help parents. This includes £30 million to: •boost income through work •create more training opportunities for parents •reduce transport costs for low-income parents travelling to work

💬 Editorial: Social policies such as universal pre-kindergarten (#UPK), income supports, food and housing programs are associated with reduced child neglect, especially in disadvantaged populations. ja.ma/474rMUq

It’s the final stage of the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) switch off. If you have an RTS meter in your home, this could affect your heating and/or hot water supply. To avoid disruption, contact your electricity supplier to book a meter replacement. ➡ homeenergyscotland.org/RTS-switch-off

Social Care Minister @ThomasCArthur has said the establishment of a new voluntary social care collective bargaining body will help improve pay and conditions for more than 110,000 workers. Find out more: gov.scot/news/improving…

Backed by £150,000 from @ScotGov, @SAIAorg's Wee Breathers project helps teachers to support children - including those with care experience - in a caring, trauma-informed way, while caring for their own mental resilience. Promise Minister @NatalieDon_ met the project leads.

Did you know we host regular forums for NQSW and the supervisors? The forums are designed to provide information about the NQSW Supported Year and allow you to ask questions or share successes, opportunities, challenges and practice with your peers. We are keen to hear about your experiences of implementing and embedding the NQSW Supported Year and for this to inform its ongoing delivery and development. Upcoming forums: ➡️28 April 2026 2pm – 3.30pm ➡️30 April 2026 10am – 11.30am To book your place, visit the events section of our website. #SocialWorkWeek

We’ve taken an important step for the potential Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill by publishing current proposals, including draft provisions. This meets our 2024 commitment. A future Government will decide the next steps. gov.scot/publications/w…

Over 3500 people in West Dunbartonshire access this non means tested support for older people who are disabled or have a long-term health condition. Some people of pension age still don't claim what they are entitled to. Find out more at advocacy.scot @WDCouncil

Kindly join us for tea, treats, bingo, raffle prizes and wonderful company as we mark 💚 Friday 20th March 2026, 11am - 2pm, Ben View Resource Centre, Main Hall, 50 Strathleven Place, Dumbarton G82 1BA To RSVP please contact us on 0141 941 2929 or at admin@stepstones.org.uk🎉

Are you a (adult) family member who is currently visiting a loved one(s) in a Scottish Prison? If the answer is yes, this survey is for you! Please help with the review of Scotland's prison visitors centres! 👉 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/figure8/pris…

New statistics show that 178,745 people were being supported by Pension Age Disability Payment at the end of January 2026. Read more at: bit.ly/AdultDisabilit…

Up to £994,000 will be available in three new funds to support study for practice educators, mental health officers and new social workers in local authorities in the coming year. We will administer the funds on behalf of the Scottish Government and will share updates in SSSC News with more information and how to apply in due course. Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/YpI950YvcOq

We’re pleased to mark World Social Work Day today with the publication of Valuing Practice: Scotland’s Framework for Social Work Education and Learning. The framework provides one national development framework for social work education and learning from starting university to retirement. The theme for this year’s #WorldSocialWorkDay is ‘Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society’ which highlights the vital role of social work in bringing people together across communities, cultures and systems to shape a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow. The new framework echoes this by recognising the unique identity of the social work profession and social workers’ contribution to society. Learn more in our latest blog from Director of Workforce, Education and Standards, Laura Lamb ➡️ow.ly/alFK50Yvcjx

Poverty among young adult men in Scotland - "Young adult men facing socio-economic deprivation are at inordinately high risk of experiencing early, preventable deaths, particularly those relating to drugs, alcohol, and suicide." scothealthequity.org/poverty-among-…