Improving public services

Personas of users and organisations produced by UserVision and Effini. This project supports the development of a data transformation framework to improve and enable data reuse in the Scottish public sector.

We have identified a model of co-design for the development of public sector data standards in Scotland. This report is a summary of a consultation on data standards in public sector organisations within Scotland.

This report considers the appropriateness of steps taken by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in preparing for the forthcoming United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26).

Statutory guidance for public sector bodies subject to the Fairer Scotland Duty to help them actively consider how they can reduce inequalities of outcome caused by socio-economic disadvantage, when making strategic decisions.

Outlines our Fair Work First approach and exemplifies the Fair Work First criteria in practice. It should be used by those involved in awarding public sector grants, sponsorship and other funding, and contracts, and those seeking to access/accessing such funding and/or contracts.

Findings of a research programme into Scottish race equality strategies since 2000. The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) was commissioned to support the implementation of this review, with a focus on exploring opportunities for better practice.

Briefing report providing a small selection of highlights for strategic policy making from the 128 page Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) review report. It concentrates on two particular aspects – anti-racist principles for effective practice and learning for specific policy areas.

Progress made on the actions taken to implement the recommendations of the Expert Reference Group for COVID-19 and Ethnicity, and continuing work on race equality across government.

Guidance on social value for the relevant authorities when they are considering asset transfer applications, and should be considered as one part of their overall decision making process.

This guidance describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children and will support the care and protection of children.

An easy read version of the National Care Service consultation paper.

This consultation paper relates to proposals for regulations on the content, preparation, submission and registration of Local Place Plans.

Findings from the 2019 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey (SSA), conducted between August 2019 and March 2020, on attitudes to government, the economy, the health service, levels of tax and spend, government priorities and political engagement

Flight brings vital equipment from China to Scotland.

Charges covered for three months.

Additional £3.8 million to expand support.

Sets out key objectives, underlying principles and measures of success for the central estate.

Showcasing public sector innovation.

Plan to complement and strengthen local adult support and protection improvement activity, provide assurance and identify future areas for improvement so that adults at risk of harm in Scotland are supported and protected.

An independent assessment, by KPMG LLP, of the governance arrangements surrounding NHS Lothian's Royal Hospital for Children and Young People.

An analysis of the responses received following the ask of public sector organisations to suggest alternative arrangements for public service governance as part of the first engagement phase of the Local Governance Review.

An analysis of the responses received during the Democracy Matters engagement phase of the Local Governance Review.

Improving awareness and diagnosis.

Maternity Care Survey 2018 publishes.  

First year experience of NHS boards of the new complaints handling procedure (CHP) implemented in April 2017.

Steps to shorten waiting times for patients.

Response to the UK Migration Advisory Committee call for evidence on the shortage occupation list summarises skills shortages within health and social care sector in Scotland, and details the contribution of international workers.

Future direction of mental health and incapacity legislation.  

New guidelines for clinicians in Scotland.

Waiting Times Improvement Plan funding awarded.

Full detail of Scotland's Open Government Action Plan commitments for 2018 to 2020.

Further progress made in key areas.

Scotland’s second national action plan as a member of the Open Government Partnership.

Focuses on reducing the length of time people are waiting for key areas of healthcare.

Equality impact assessment for the Smarter Workplaces programme in the Scottish Government.

Aberdeen leads the way for Scotland's Trauma Network.

Results of national survey.

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Evaluation by Public Concern at Work (PCAW) of the NHS Scotland whistleblowing helpline during the period 1 August 2017 to 31 January 2018.

New national programme to be created.

Scottish Information Commissioner outlines steps to build on ‘significant improvements’.

Leadership group to deliver innovation fund.

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland

Finance Secretary calls on UK Government to change course on austerity, immigration and Brexit.

Funding to support patient care.

Health Secretary thanks staff but highlights continuing winter pressures.

Figures show effect of flu rates and winter pressures.

Investing in the NHS, protecting low earners, backing Scotland’s economy.

Review to strengthen local decision making. 

Additional funding for Enterprise, policing and local government.

Budget Bill introduced to Parliament.