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Improvements welcomed but tough times may be ahead for councils
The Accounts Commission has welcomed a number of improvements by Scotland’s local authorities but warns that major challenges lie…
NHS in Scotland improving how it plans hospital nursing
This report finds that the NHS in Scotland has made progress towards improving the planning and management of ward nursing. The…
Accounts Commission urges Shetland Islands Council to increase
The Accounts Commission for Scotland has published its findings, based on Audit Scotland’s progress report on Best Value at…
Commitment to efficient government but better measures needed
A report on the Efficient Government Initiative has found a commitment to improve efficiency, but says the Executive needs to do…
NHS in surplus at year-end but financial pressures continue
Despite record levels of funding and an underspend on its 2005/06 budget, the NHS in Scotland continues to face long-term…
NHS needs to ensure out-of-hours services are fit for the future
Most patients are satisfied with NHS out-of-hours care. But fewer GPs are working during the out-of-hours period and there is a…
Clackmannanshire Council faces some significant challenges
In its first report on Best Value at Clackmannanshire Council, published today, the Accounts Commission for Scotland says the…
