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Social work update October 2016

Changes to social work complaints handling

Following a Scottish Government review of social work complaints, the complaints system will change from 1 April 2017.

The October 2016 update is the first in a series of bulletins about the changes to the social work procedure.

It  includes information on:

  • the new complaints procedure;
  • our professional judgement powers and how we will consider professional judgement;
  • the transitional period;
  • priorities in the coming months.

 

You can download October's bulletin (PDF, 147KB) or read the bulletin online.

If you would like to find out more or subscribe to the bulletin, please send an email to [email protected]

Updated: December 3, 2018