Positive Report For Care Services

People who use Perth and Kinross social work services have had a “generally positive” experience, inspectors said. The Social Work Inspection Agency also stated that the service had given a firm commitment to make improvements.

Inspectors have made 15 recommendations where improvement is required, including boosting communication between management and staff.

Chief inspector Alexis Jay said Perth and Kinross Council had strong potential to make improvements. She said: “Perth and Kinross Council has achieved some good outcomes for users of social work services, against a backdrop of significant change in how services are being delivered.”