Improving public services

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.

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.

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.