We are pleased to announce that the breakdown of LA post types for 2015 was published on Friday 2nd September (available here). The spreadsheets present headcount and WTE (whole time equivalent) data of all filled posts in local authority social work services where those employed do not work in a registered care service. This therefore covers staff working primarily in field social work services.

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We are pleased to announce that the detailed workforce information for 2015 was published on Thursday 1st September (available here).

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We are pleased to announce that Scottish Social Service Sector: Report on 2015 Workforce Data was published on 31st August 2016 (available here).

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Previously, the Western Isles council area was referred to in Gaelic as Eilean Siar as encouraged by government guidance. New guidance advises that it should now be Na h-Eileanan Siar. We now use this name in our publications; previous publications will not be amended unless they are updated as part of a time series, for example the interactive visualisations. As a result of this change, the area now appears between Moray and North Ayrshire in tables and charts.

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We are pleased to announce that the Mental Health Officers (Scotland) 2015 Report was published on Monday 29th August 2016 (available here).

For more information, please contact Phil McNicol, Data Researcher at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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The SSSC is pleased to announce that its annual report on those working in social services in Scotland will be published at 9:30am on Wednesday 31st August 2016 on the SSSC workforce data website. Last year’s report is available on the site at: Scottish Social Service Sector: Report 2014 Workforce Data

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