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Key organisations are working well together to plan for dealing with emergencies such as severe weather and the current flu pandemic.

The public sector in Scotland is improving its purchasing and estimates it has saved more than £300 million since 2006 as a result.

The bulletin primarily aims to share information with non-executive health board members and elected members of councils, but it also provides a summary of our

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