Policy - Latest
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Climate Change - Net Zero Nation: draft public engagement strategy - consultation
This draft public engagement strategy sets out our overarching framework for engaging the people of Scotland in the transition to a net zero nation which is prepared for the effects of our changing climate.
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Nutritional analysis: software specification
Guidance for local authorities, or their contracted caterers, for advice to procure software which will be used to plan and nutritionally analyse food and drink provision in schools in order to meet the Nutritional Requirements for food and drink in schools (Scotland) Regulations, 2020.
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Veterans and the Armed Forces community - support: 2020 report
This report highlights the Scottish Government’s continuing support for the Veterans and Armed Forces community in Scotland and provides an update on this year’s achievements and work undertaken to improve support and access to services for our Armed Forces, Veterans and their families.
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National guidance for child protection - revised: consultation
Consultation on a revised version of the National Guidance for Child Protection to ensure it is consistent with the legislative and policy framework and current practice developments. The current version of the National Guidance for Child Protection was published in 2014.
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Island communities impact assessments: guidance - consultation
Our islands face particular challenges around distance, geography, connectivity and demography, so it is important that policy makers consider these properly. The consultation on the guidance will help ensure that islands receive fair treatment tailored to their unique circumstances.
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Scottish Social Attitudes 2019: attitudes to government and political engagement
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
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Delivery of critical NHS supplies
Flight brings vital equipment from China to Scotland.
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Free hospital TV for patients
Charges covered for three months.
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Funding for digital mental health services
Additional £3.8 million to expand support.
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Central estate: strategy
Sets out key objectives, underlying principles and measures of success for the central estate.
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CivTech 4.0 Demo Day
Showcasing public sector innovation.
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Adult support and protection improvement plan 2019-2022
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.
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Royal Hospital for Children and Young People: independent assessment of governance arrangements
An independent assessment, by KPMG LLP, of the governance arrangements surrounding NHS Lothian's Royal Hospital for Children and Young People.
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Local Governance Review - public service governance: analysis of responses
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.
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Local Governance Review: analysis of responses to Democracy Matters
An analysis of the responses received during the Democracy Matters engagement phase of the Local Governance Review.
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Increasing support for those with autism
Improving awareness and diagnosis.
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Positive feedback for maternity services
Maternity Care Survey 2018 publishes.
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New NHS complaints handling procedure: first year review
First year experience of NHS boards of the new complaints handling procedure (CHP) implemented in April 2017.
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Plan for quicker cancer diagnosis
Steps to shorten waiting times for patients.
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Shortage occupations list 2018: call for evidence - our response for health and social care
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.
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Review of the Mental Health Act
Future direction of mental health and incapacity legislation.
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Support for people with eating disorders
New guidelines for clinicians in Scotland.
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Support to reduce waiting times
Waiting Times Improvement Plan funding awarded.
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Scotland's Open Government Action Plan 2018-2020: detailed commitments
Full detail of Scotland's Open Government Action Plan commitments for 2018 to 2020.
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Latest report on NHS Tayside
Further progress made in key areas.
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Scotland's Open Government Action Plan: 2018-2020
Scotland’s second national action plan as a member of the Open Government Partnership.
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Healthcare waiting times: improvement plan
Focuses on reducing the length of time people are waiting for key areas of healthcare.
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Smarter Workplaces programme: EQIA summary
Equality impact assessment for the Smarter Workplaces programme in the Scottish Government.
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First major trauma centre opens
Aberdeen leads the way for Scotland's Trauma Network.
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Patient satisfaction at record high
Results of national survey.
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Police Officer Quarterly Strength Statistics Scotland, 30 June 2018
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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NHSScotland confidential alert line: six month review Aug 2017-Jan 2018
Evaluation by Public Concern at Work (PCAW) of the NHS Scotland whistleblowing helpline during the period 1 August 2017 to 31 January 2018.
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£1.35 million for trauma training
New national programme to be created.
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Recommendations to strengthen progress on FOI handling
Scottish Information Commissioner outlines steps to build on ‘significant improvements’.
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Extra funding for suicide prevention
Leadership group to deliver innovation fund.
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Scottish Government Workforce Statistics March 2018
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland
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The consequence of UK choices on Scotland
Finance Secretary calls on UK Government to change course on austerity, immigration and Brexit.
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Measures to improve NHS performance
Funding to support patient care.
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A&E waiting times improve
Health Secretary thanks staff but highlights continuing winter pressures.
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A&E waiting times
Figures show effect of flu rates and winter pressures.
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Scotland’s Budget
Investing in the NHS, protecting low earners, backing Scotland’s economy.
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Local Governance Review
Review to strengthen local decision making.
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Budget boost for economy and public services
Additional funding for Enterprise, policing and local government.
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Investing in growth and public services
Budget Bill introduced to Parliament.
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Review of health & care public holiday services
Identifying improvements for patients and staff