Social worker registration fee rise approved by Scottish Government

The Scottish Government has approved a proposed rise in registration fees for social workers and some other regulated staff, in the face of significant practitioner opposition.
As a result, the annual fee paid by social workers to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) will rise, at a rate of £8 per year, from April 2025, reaching £120 in 2029, 50% more than the current £80 charge.
In addition, levies on practitioners and supervisors in care services will rise from £