Chief Social Work Officer

This summary report provides an analysis and overview of the Chief Social Work Officer (CSWO) 2023-2024 Annual Reports. These annual reports are based around a reporting template and give a general overview of the social work landscape in Scotland.

The CSWO Annual Reports are a means of reporting to Councils on the delivery of social work services in their area, highlighting key activities, developments, and challenges. 

This report provides a summary of the main areas covered in the Chief Social Work Officer Annual Reports. It offers a general overview of the social work landscape in Scotland drawn from the 30 CSWO reports received, and highlights key themes to improve understanding of performance, improvement and challenges being experienced across the sector.

This report provides a summary of the main areas covered in the Chief Social Work Officer Annual Reports, with a particular focus on the pandemic and a general overview of its effects on the social work landscape in Scotland.

This report provides a summary of the main areas covered in the Chief Social Work Officer Annual Reports.