We have recently released a new Excel based Social Worker data tool (available here). The aim of this tool is to make the information on practising Social Workers employed by local authorities more accessible.

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We are pleased to announce that MHO workforce data tables and charts have been published for the full period for which the SSSC holds this data (available here):

• MHO numbers, full contracted Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) and WTE per 100k population: 2005 – 2015
• MHO trainees: 2008/09 – 2015/16
• MHO leavers: 2009 – 2015
• All other MHO data: 2008 – 2015

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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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