About us

The National Social Work Agency (NSWA) is Scotland’s national leader for social work excellence. We work to empower the profession, champion social justice and keep people safe across Scotland.

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  1. Who we are

    Who we are, our leadership team and responsibilities.

  2. What we do and how we work

    Our strategic objectives, partnership working and transparent communication.

  3. Vision, aim and values

    Empowering Scotland's social work profession, working in partnership with shared values.

  4. Our governance

    Leadership structure, our governance approach and policies and standards.

  5. Professional social work advice

    Who we give advice to and the social work areas it relates to.

  6. Contact us

    General enquiries, media, complaints, FOI and concerns.

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