The Scottish Government is consulting on proposed changes to SSSC registration requirements to add three new groups to the SSSC’s Register. The three groups are people working in adult day care services, offender accommodation services and social work assistants.

Members of the social work, social care and children and young people workforce face a number of challenges but remain committed to the people they support and want to make a difference in their lives.

We’re continuing our review of the qualification and modern apprenticeship frameworks and want to share an update on the progress so far.

We’ve published our 2025 Registrant Survey Snapshot Report. Our annual registrant survey plays a key role in informing our work and we use it to help improve our services.

As digital technology plays an increasingly important role in health and social care, it’s important that organisations and individuals are making the most of their digital capabilities and skills. 

Our recent consultation on expanding the Register showed strong support for including the proposed new groups. The SSSC Council approved the proposal in May and we’re waiting for Scottish Ministers approval of the recommendations before going ahead.

We’re starting work on a review of the qualification and modern apprenticeship frameworks over the next two years, and we would like you to get involved.

We are pleased to publish our first Registrant Survey Snapshot Report today. The report shows an increase in positive responses across all categories from the previous year. 

We’ve just sent out our annual registrant survey to get our registrants’ views on the value of being SSSC registered and on the services we provide.

Thank you to everyone who responded to our consultation on proposals to streamline and improve registration. These proposals are part of our Future Proofing Programme and include changes to the Register, our processes and the qualifications we accept for registration.