Publications

Locums help hospitals to cope with temporary staff shortages and unexpected peaks in workload, but they are unlikely to be as effective as permanent staff becau

Measuring the performance of local authorities has always been a difficult and contentious area but with continuing pressures for accountability and best value

Emergency repairs are an important part of the housing service of local authorities, but they are costly and disruptive.

This bulletin is the first publication from the study into charging for council services.

Survival from ovarian cancer is poor in Scotland, with less than 30% of women surviving five years after the disease is diagnosed.

Adult mental health services bulletins 1 and 2 provide interim findings from our current review of these services.