Publications

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Supporting prescribing in general practice - a progress report

While there have been considerable improvements in the quality and efficiency of prescribing by general practitioners, implementing national guidelines on presc

Bye now, pay later? A follow-up review of the management of early retirement

This report says that councils have become more rigorous in their management of early retirement.

Moving to mainstream: The inclusion of pupils with special educational needs in mainstream schools

This report provides the first assessment of the likely impact and cost of new education legislation.

Overview of 2001/02 Local Authority Audits

In his annual assessment of council performance the Controller of Audit, Mr Ronnie Hinds highlights improvements in the delivery of a range of services while al

Hospital cleaning

Only half of the hospitals in Scotland have high levels of cleanliness in their wards.

Overview of the National Health Service in Scotland 2001/02

The number of NHS trusts facing deficits dropped in the last financial year, according to the annual overview report on the NHS by the Auditor General for Scotl

Planning ward nursing - legacy or design?

Over £1 billion is spent on nurses in Scotland each year.

Dealing with offending by young people

First national study into dealing with offending by young people.