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Agreement urgently needed on police authority's functions
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Greater clarity is needed around the core functions and finances of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) so that it can build a…
NHS Highland urgently needs to redesign services
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NHS Highland must focus on making significant and long-term changes in order to deal with its complex and ongoing problems. In a…
NHS Tayside continues to face significant financial and operational challenges
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NHS Tayside has begun to show improvements in financial management and governance, but the board still faces substantial long-…
Scottish Borders Council can do more to be fit for the future
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Scottish Borders Council has made steady progress as it continues to transform the way it delivers services. Working with other…
NHS is 'running hot' and needs to refocus priorities
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Scotland's NHS needs to refocus its priorities to speed up health and social care integration and system wide reform, says…
Value of government loans declines significantly
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The Scottish Government has substantially reduced the value of £140 million-worth of loans and guarantees to private…
Growing the primary care workforce a significant challenge
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The Scottish Government is facing a significant challenge to increase the number of people working in GP surgeries, says the…