Publications

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A review of telehealth in Scotland

The NHS in Scotland should do more to consider telehealth when introducing or redesigning services.

Modernising the planning system

While public bodies involved in planning are now working better together, the time taken to decide planning applications is not reducing and the gap between

Overview of Scotland's justice system

Inefficiency in Scotland’s criminal justice system causes delays for everyone involved, including victims and witnesses, and cost at least £10 mi

Scotland's public finances: addressing the challenges

Scotland’s public sector is in the first year of major spending cuts and public bodies must focus on their long-term financial sustainability to ensure effectiv

Transport for health and social care

Greater coordination of transport for health and social care, which affects many people across Scotland, could lead to significant improvements and financial

How councils work: an improvement series for councillors and officers - Arm's-length external organisations (ALEOs): are you getting it right?

An Accounts Commission report published today, entitled Arm’s-Length External Organisations (ALEOs): are you getting it right?, says councils

Community Health Partnerships

The Scottish Government, NHS and councils need to show stronger shared leadership and support for community health partnerships to improve people’s hea