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The role of the registered social worker in contributing to better outcomes for Scotland: Guidance for local authorities.

The Scottish Government is seeking views on the guidance document on The Role of the Registered Social Worker in Contributing to Better Outcomes for Scotland: Guidance for Local Authorities.

The guidance has been drafted by the Changing Lives Practice Governance Group, which is one of the five change groups that were set up following the publication of Changing Lives. The Group is chaired by Andrew Lowe, Director of Social Work at the Scottish Borders Council, and includes a number of senior figures from the social work sector, supported by Scottish Government officials. In drafting the guidance, the Practice Governance Group has worked closely with key stakeholders.

The purpose of this consultation is to seek your views on the guidance document.
The consultation period starts on 5 July 2009, and will run for 12 weeks. The deadline for responses is Friday 25 September 2009.

Full details of the guidance and how to respond are available on the Scottish Government Website.