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Adult mental health
Accessing adult mental health services in Scotland remains slow and complicated for many people.
Scotland's City Region and Growth Deals: Progress of the 2020 audit report recommendations
This briefing looks at progress against 11 of the recommendations made about City Region and Growth Deals in our 2020 report.
Early learning and childcare: Progress on delivery of the 1,140 hours expansion
The Scottish Government, councils and partners did well to increase early learning and childcare (ELC) provision to 1,140 hours a year per child, despite the
Criminal courts backlog
The criminal trial backlog that built up during the Covid-19 pandemic has been significantly reduced but waiting times for the most serious crimes have doubl
Local government in Scotland: Overview 2023
Radical change is needed across Scotland's councils
How the Scottish Government is set up to deliver climate change goals
The Scottish Government needs to improve its set up to deliver the country’s climate change goals.
NHS in Scotland 2022
Full transparency on NHS recovery needed
Local government in Scotland: Financial bulletin 2021/22
Councils across Scotland faced significant financial challenges during 2021/22 and are now entering the most difficult budget setting context seen for many y