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NHS in Scotland 2025: Finance and performance

The NHS in Scotland has not improved in line with commitments made by the Scottish Government, despite having more staff and more money.

Financial sustainability and taxes

Lower earnings and employment growth in Scotland compared with the rest of the UK is reducing the impact of devolved taxes on the country’s budget.

Local government performance: Spotlight on culture and leisure services

Rising charges and reduced spending impacting council culture and leisure services.

Improving care experience: Delivering The Promise

Plans to improve Scotland’s care system have been slow to come together after not enough early delivery planning by the Scottish Government and COSLA.

Adult Disability Payment

The Scottish Government needs to set out how it will manage a funding gap created by its higher spending on devolved benefits.

Flooding in communities: Moving towards flood resilience

Flooding is getting worse because of changes to our climate. It’s likely flooding will happen more often.

NHS in Scotland: Spotlight on governance

NHS Scotland’s governance arrangements need to be strengthened to deliver the scale of reform needed across the health service.

Scottish National Investment Bank

The Scottish National Investment Bank will not be able to end its reliance on public funding unless ministers can make a case for UK Treasury rules to change