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NHS is 'running hot' and needs to refocus priorities

NHS in Scotland 2019

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

Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts

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

NHS workforce planning - part 2

The Scottish Government is facing a significant challenge to increase the number of people working in GP surgeries, says the…

Ancient universities better able to bear financial pressures

Financies of Scottish universities

Scotland’s universities face rising costs and funding cuts, and there is a growing gap in how well different institutions…

Prisons under severe pressure

The 2018/19 audit of the Scottish Prison Service

The Scottish Prison Service faces profound challenges in continuing to run Scotland's overcrowded  prisons safely and…

Deputy Chair of the Accounts Commission appointed

Elma Murray

The Scottish Government have confirmed Elma Murray’s appointment as Deputy Chair of the Accounts Commission.  Her…

Perth and Kinross Council makes progress, but must drive forward improvements

Best Value Assurance Report: Perth and Kinross Council

Perth and Kinross Council continues to improve many services. The council must now   demonstrate it has plans in place…