Publications

Mental health problems cause considerable poor health in Scotland and much has been done to move services from institutions into the community.

Many council buildings are in poor condition and others are unsuitable for the services being delivered from them.

The NHS in Scotland is doing more to make sure that medicines are used safely in hospitals and to plan for new medicines.

Given Scotland’s problem with drugs and alcohol, a coordinated effort is needed to ensure services meet local needs and are delivered to consistent sta

There is evidence of improving services, but councils face significant challenges from the recession and financial pressures, and in making partnership working

This operational protocol provides operational guidance on joint working between Audit Scotland and NHS QIS, (Quality Improvement Scotland) specifically in t

This report examines the way the health service strategically manages its £5 billion worth of land and buildings, vehicles, medical and IT equipment.

Scotland’s central government bodies could provide better value for money through better planning and management.