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How the NHS works: Governance in Community Health Partnerships - Self Assessment Tool

Community Health Partnerships (CHPs) are being established across Scotland and are anticipated to play a central role in reshaping our health services.

Overview of the local authority audits 2005

The Accounts Commission says that this is a crucial time for Scotland's councils.

Implementing the NHS consultant contract in Scotland

A new contract for consultants has cost the NHS in Scotland an extra £235m in its first three years but clear evidence of its benefits has yet to emerg

Tackling waiting times in the NHS in Scotland

The NHS in Scotland has made significant progress towards meeting waiting time targets over recent years but future targets are likely to be challenging.

Scottish Further Education Funding Council: A progress report

The Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council is making progress on a number of fronts, according to a report published today by the Auditor General

Following the Public Pound: A follow-up report

An Accounts Commission report published today shows that councils need better information about their funding of external organisations and what is obtained for

Overview of the performance of the NHS in Scotland 2004/05

Scotland's health service is achieving better clinical outcomes and cutting most waiting times.

Direction 2005 Local Government Act 1992

The Accounts Commission for Scotland has a duty under the Local Government Act 1992 to direct local authorities to publish certain information on their performa