We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting our first Scottish Welfare Fund Independent Review Service engagement event on Thursday 8 February 2018.  This will be an opportunity for delegates to share good practice with a series of speakers, meet SPSO staff and participate in interactive workshops focusing on areas which will include:

• good decision-making
• ensuring that the SWF is accessible to all and that staff delivering the scheme are supported when managing difficult behaviour
• quality assurance

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman, Rosemary Agnew, will be speaking at the event, as well as speakers from a range of organisations involved in the delivery of the Scottish Welfare Fund and organisations supporting applicants.

This event is intended for practitioners with responsibility for SWF delivery in councils, and third sector stakeholders who support applicants. Places are limited so please book early.

Booking information for councils

Places are limited for this event. We are initially offering each council two spaces, at a public sector rate of £75 per person.  However, if you are interested in additional spaces we will be operating a waiting list system so if spaces become available we will be able to offer these to people on our waiting list. Please indicate on your email to us when making a booking if you would like to add additional people to the waiting list.

Booking information for third sector organisations

Places are limited for this event. We are initially offering one space per third sector organisation at a reduced rate of £35 per person.  However, if you are interested in additional spaces we will be operating a waiting list system so if spaces become available we will be able to offer these to people on our waiting list. Please indicate on your email to us when making a booking if you would like to add additional people to the waiting list.

Download a copy of the booking form from the top right of this page, which you should return to SWF@spso.gsi.gov.uk (link sends e-mail)