
joanna macdonald
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Interim Chief Officer for Clackmannanshire & Stirling HSCP. Faith makes everything possible; Hope makes everything work and Love makes everything beautiful ❤️
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As part of our work with Scot Gov Health on women’s health we’re hosting events across March and April to share info and encourage discussion. Have a look in our Women’s Health Spring Events Programme and register to one of our sessions. buff.ly/3D9N33l


Proposals to establish a social work-specific government adviser and a national agency to support their work will move ahead, the Scottish government has confirmed. Maree Todd Social Work Scotland BASW The Scottish Social Services Council healthandcare.scot/stories/4076/n…


On World Social Work Day, Justice Secretary Angela Constance thanked social workers for their skilled and dedicated work supporting individuals and families in communities across Scotland. #WSWD2025


On #wswd2025, Iona Colvin was delighted to join colleagues from South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership to celebrate social workers and the vital role they fulfil in local communities. Happy World Social Work Day!


Are you passionate about Scotland's social care system? Scottish Ministers are looking to recruit a Convener shorturl.at/Rj2c9 and two Council Members shorturl.at/chmaH to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) The Scottish Social Services Council Apply online now, until 28 April.



Register for #OurVoicesMatter conference (next Wed) where we'll put health and social care under the microscope. Hear from Neil Gray MSP Sir Michael Marmot Jane-Claire Judson joanna macdonald Margaret Moncrieff Shabir Beg OBE Pennie Taylor & others. Full agenda > alliance-scotland.org.uk/alliance-annua…

The Office of the Chief Executive NHSScotland conference heard that a “significant gap” remains in the understanding of racism between white & minority ethnic social workers, with Iriss researchers calling for better anti-racism training. Angela Constance joanna macdonald The Scottish Social Services Council healthandcare.scot/stories/4137/r…

🧵Introducing the first speaker The ALLIANCE conference, Pennie Taylor reflects on the theme, says “Let’s make our voices heard“. For Sara Redmond insights into the state of health & care in Scotland and the importance of #OurVoicesMatter conference⬇️ healthandcare.scot/stories/4125/h…

The ALLIANCE Pennie Taylor Sara Redmond Cabinet Secretary Neil Gray MSP tells the #OurVoicesMatter conference that Scotland’s commitment to “high-quality passionate care is unwavering“ & welcomes the care reform paper published this week. Read some of the paper’s key priorities 👇 Scottish Care healthandcare.scot/stories/4141/n…

Having those with lived experience is at the heart of our partnerships, explains joanna macdonald from Clackmannanshire & Stirling HSCP. Their voice is the most critical voice. It's a gift to ensure people have a voice and ensure that it's a powerful voice #OurVoicesMatter

As many as half of Scotland’s social workers from minority ethnic backgrounds say workplace experiences of racism mean they are considering leaving their jobs. Read 👇 Iriss BASW Social Work Scotland Social Workers Union joanna macdonald Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser (OCSWA) Maree Todd healthandcare.scot/stories/4137/r…


We are looking for a Clinical Lead to be part of the Trauma Responsive Social Work Services Programme. Brilliant opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to take up a strategic leadership role at national level. lnkd.in/eEHr2uZK Closes 8th June. Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser (OCSWA)

The Bill has passed almost 6 months on from Scottish government’s decision to scale-back its plans for a National Care Service, as a result of pushback against proposals for structural reform. Here’s what the new plans commit to deliver 👇 Maree Todd healthandcare.scot/stories/4177/s…


