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Healthcare Improvement Scotland annual audit 2012/13

Responding to challenges and change - An overview of local government in Scotland 2013

Councils face tougher challenges in the year ahead, particularly in dealing with budget pressures, says the Accounts Commission in its annual overview report.

Community planning in North Ayrshire

The North Ayrshire CPP was well-established and had made good progress in some areas. As one of the five most deprived local authority areas in Scotland, it faced considerable…

Community planning in Scottish Borders

The Scottish Borders CPP had also demonstrated effective joint working in specific initiatives but was seen by some partners as still largely a council-run body. It has had some…

Improving community planning in Scotland

Community Planning Partnerships (CPPs) have not met the ambitious goals set for them but with the right leadership and support could make big inroads to achieving them in the…

Community planning in Aberdeen

Community Planning Aberdeen has improved, but commitment from all partners, particularly NHS Grampian, has to be clear and consistent. The Commission said it was encouraged by…

Major capital investment in councils

Councils spend significant amounts of money on building and maintaining infrastructure - more than any other part of the public sector - but lack sufficient information for fully…

An overview of Scotland's criminal justice system - Impact report

Management of patients on NHS waiting lists

The Scottish Government and health boards must improve the management and scrutiny of NHS waiting lists to assure patients that they are being treated fairly. Key aspects of the…