Improving public services
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Scotland's Public Service Reform Strategy: Delivering for Scotland
The Public Service Reform Strategy sets out commitments to change the system of public services - to be preventative, to better join up and to be efficient - in order to better deliver for people. It sets out how we will tackle systemic barriers to change.
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Learning from 25 years of Preventative Interventions in Scotland
Within Scotland, there has been a long standing interest in preventative approaches. This report includes 15 case studies of successful preventative interventions introduced in Scotland since devolution and draws together overarching observations.
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Cash-First programme: interim evaluation
This report presents the interim findings from a process and impact evaluation of the Scottish Government's Cash-First Programme. The Programme supports new local partnership work to deliver Cash-First interventions across eight delivery partner areas.
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Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill: consumer duty statement
Consumer Duty Assessment for the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill
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Scotland's Population Health Framework: supporting sector summaries - the NHS
To support the implementation of the Population Health Framework, the following sector summary has been developed to highlight the vital role the NHS play in improving the health and wellbeing of Scotland’s Population.
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International review of approaches to tackling child poverty: Comparative summary report and key learnings for Scotland
A summary of the evidence on historical approaches to tackling child poverty in Finland, Denmark, Slovenia and Croatia, with the key learnings for policy makers in Scotland.
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International review of approaches to tackling child poverty: Denmark
A historical review of evidence on Denmark's approach to tackling child poverty, drawing out the key lessons for Scotland.
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International review of approaches to tackling child poverty: Finland
A historical review of evidence on Finland's approach to tackling child poverty, drawing out the key lessons for Scotland.
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International review of approaches to tackling child poverty: Croatia
A historical review of evidence on Croatia's approach to tackling child poverty, drawing out the key lessons for Scotland.
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International review of approaches to tackling child poverty: Slovenia
A historical review of evidence on Slovenia's approach to tackling child poverty, drawing out the key lessons for Scotland.
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Architecture and Design Scotland review: background report
A background report setting out the findings and recommendations for reform of the public body, Architecture and Design Scotland, following a review process by Scottish Government.
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Expanding access to childcare
More than £1.5 million targeted funding over two years.
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Brain Health Service pilot: evaluation - final report
This report presents detailed findings from Blake Stevenson’s independent evaluation of the Brain Health Service demonstrator site in Aberdeen, delivered collaboratively by NHS Grampian, Alzheimer Scotland, and the Scottish Government.
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Diversity and Inclusion of the Scottish Government Workforce
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Scottish Government Workforce Statistics March 2025
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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NPF4 planning guidance: policy 2 - climate mitigation and adaptation
Planning guidance supporting the consistent, proportionate and effective application of National Planning Framework 4 Policy 2 on climate mitigation and adaptation.
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Social work bursary increase
Supporting postgraduate students with living costs and course fees.
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Potential local authority level Cruise Ship Levy in Scotland: partial business and regulatory impact assessment
This partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) sits alongside the current consultation on potentially giving local authorities in Scotland a new power to introduce a cruise ship levy in all or part of their area. This document reflects the best available information at the time, based
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Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (Part 2 Further Extension) Order 2025: consultation analysis
Consultation analysis report on extension of order making powers under Part 2 of Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010.
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More than £13 billion generated by public procurement
Procurement contributing to economic growth.
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Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 - part 5 asset transfer: findings report review
This report presents findings from a review of asset transfers as introduced by Part 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015. The aim of this review is to present and synthesise findings on the implementation of asset transfer legislation and explore its impact.
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Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015: update and findings report
Findings of in-depth reviews of Part 3, Participation Requests and Part 5, Asset Transfer of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015; an assessment of the implementation of Part 2, Community Planning; and an update on all the other parts of the Act.
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Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 - part 3 participation requests: findings report review
This review of Part 3 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 presents and synthesises findings on the use and impact of participation requests since their introduction in 2017. It additionally considered whether an appeals or review mechanism for participation requests was required.
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Procurement strategy: April 2025 to March 2028
The Scottish Government's procurement strategy describes how we plan to carry out our regulated procurements for the next three years.
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Police Negotiating Board for Scotland: annual report 2024
Annual report for 2024 produced by the Independent Chair of the Police Negotiating Board for Scotland (PNBS).
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Trauma Responsive Social Work Services Programme: data protection impact assessment
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for the Trauma Responsive Social Work Services Programme.
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Grenfell Tower Inquiry phase 2 report: Scottish Government response
The report provides an update on the work already underway in Scotland. It identifies where further action is required to support change to strengthen our systems across areas where responsibility is devolved and on reserved matters working with UK Government and other administrations.
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Scottish Government Workforce Statistics December 2024
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Diversity and Inclusion of the Scottish Government Workforce
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 – extension of Part 2 Order Making Powers 2025: CRWIA
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) for Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 – Extension of Part 2 Order Making Powers 2025.
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National Flood Resilience Strategy - Gaelic version - Ro-innleachd Nàiseanta airson Seasmhachd an Aghaidh Thuiltean
Ro-innleachd Nàiseanta airson Seasmhachd an Aghaidh Thuiltean
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Procurement - national collaborative: service enhancement plan March 2025
This plan sets out the vision to improve end-to-end customer service to increase usage of current procurement frameworks and deliver even more savings, as well as identifying areas of potential growth.
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National Flood Resilience Strategy: consultation analysis
Analysis of the responses to the National Flood Resilience Strategy consultation exercise.
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Protecting, strengthening and renewing the NHS
First Minister sets out major increase in NHS capacity.
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Eradicating child poverty
Budget will increase provision of wrap-around help for families
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Independent Expert Group for the Unlocking the Value of Data Programme report: SG response
Our response to the final report by the Independent Expert Group for the Unlocking the Value of Data programme. The aim of the programme is to unlock the value of Scotland’s public sector personal data in secure, ethical and transparent ways, to realise public benefit.
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National flood resilience strategy: equality impact assessment and fairer Scotland duty assessment
The combined equality impact assessment and Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment for the National Flood Resilience Strategy.
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Local authority - General Power of Competence: consultation
A public consultation on a local authority General Power of Competence.
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'Moving On' from care into adulthood: consultation analysis
An analysis of views shared in the recent consultation on the support available to young people as they leave care and enter adulthood.
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Dementia strategy: island communities impact assessment
Considers the impact of the dementia strategy in Scotland: Everyone's Story and it's first two-year delivery plan for island and geographically remote communities.
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National Flood Resilience Strategy: Easy Read
The easy read version of the National Flood Resilience Strategy.
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Effective community engagement in local development plans: consultation response summary
We consulted on guidance for effective community engagement in local development planning between 24 May and 13 September 2023. The 9 consultation questions aimed to gather a broad range of public and stakeholder views on the guidance.
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Investing in schools and education
State of the art learning campus opens in Fife.
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National Flood Resilience Strategy
Sets out a vision for a flood resilient Scotland through to 2045 and beyond.
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Ending the use of non-corporate mobile messaging apps
Commitment to openness and transparency.
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Scottish Ministerial Code strengthened
Changes increase accountability and transparency
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Progress on Scottish Government workforce reform
September 2024 Statistics published.
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Scottish public sector cyber resilience framework v2.0
Sets out the second iteration of the Scottish public sector cyber resilience framework. The framework supports Scottish public sector organisations, to improve their cyber resilience and to comply with a range of requirements.
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Public Bodies Expenditure: Supplementary Report of Data Commission
Detailed management information on public bodies expenditure on corporate functions
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Government “from the ground up” – First Minister
Vision for progress in St Andrew’s Day address ahead of 2025-26 Budget.
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First Minister sets out his vision for Scotland in St Andrew’s Day speech
FM's pledge to ‘create the conditions for every person in Scotland to thrive’.
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iMatter Health & Social Care Staff Experience Survey 2024
Independent report by Webropol providing detailed information and analysis of staff experience in health and social care across Scotland. This report contains data from the 2024 iMatter survey.
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Verity House Agreement: stocktake - one year on
The Verity House Agreement sets out the Scottish Government and local government’s vision for a more collaborative approach to delivering our shared priorities. One year on from its launch, we reflect on the progress related to its operation.
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Public bodies expenditure: aggregated data for 2022-23
Management information data on public bodies’ corporate functions
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National Park consultation
Extended time to comment on proposal for Galloway to become a National Park.
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Public sector pay: Chief Executive framework review
A review of the public sector pay policy Chief Executive framework, covering Chief Executive remuneration.
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Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
This document is the Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for the Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill. This Bill has two purposes and covers provisions that relate to criminal justice modernisation and domestic homicide and suicide reviews.
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Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment
The Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill is a dual purpose Bill and covers provisions that relate to criminal justice modernisation and domestic homicide and suicide reviews. This summarises findings of the Equality Impact Assessment.
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Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill: Fairer Scotland Duty summary
The Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill is a dual purpose Bill and covers provisions that relate to criminal justice modernisation and domestic homicide and suicide reviews. This summarises findings of the Fairer Scotland Duty impact assessment.
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Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment
This document is the Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment for the Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill. This Bill has two purposes and covers provisions that relate to criminal justice modernisation and domestic homicide and suicide reviews.
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National Islands Plan: Implementation Route Map 2024
Details how we will deliver our priorities over the lifetime of the National Islands Plan. It identifies the methods to monitor progress towards fulfilling the many commitments in the Plan and sets out timescales for delivery of our work.
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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation analysis - executive summary - easy read
Easy read version of the executive summary of the independent analysis of responses to the consultation on the national Good Food Nation plan.
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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation analysis
An independent analysis of the responses to the consultation on the national Good Food Nation plan.
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Climate change - Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: joint equalities impact assessment and Fairer Scotland Duty assessment
Joint equalities impact assessment and Fairer Scotland Duty assessment undertaken for Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029.
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Climate change: Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029
Sets out the actions that the Scottish Government and partners will take to respond to the impacts of climate change. This Adaptation Plan sets out actions from 2024 to 2029.
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Democracy Matters Phase 2: analysis of responses - easy read
An easy read version of an analysis report of responses to the second phase of the Democracy Matters engagement process, which ran from August 2023 until February 2024. During this time, communities from across Scotland came together to consider how decision-making should look.
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Democracy Matters phase 2: analysis of responses
An analysis report of responses to the second phase of the Democracy Matters engagement process, which ran from August 2023 until February 2024. During this time, communities from across Scotland came together to consider how decision-making should look in their town, village or neighbourhood.
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Violence prevention framework for Scotland: annual progress report 2023 to 2024
The Violence Prevention Framework (2023) sets out a comprehensive range of activity to prevent violence from happening in the first place and to reduce the impact when it does. This report highlights the progress that has been made over 2023 to 2024 with partners on our shared programme.
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Scottish Ministerial Code to be strengthened
Advisers to investigate potential breaches.
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Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre: SC3 strategic plan 2024 to 2027
An overview of operating principles, functional structure, and service development plans to support the mission and objectives of the Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre.
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Open data in Scotland: a blueprint for unlocking innovation, collaboration and impact
This independent report was commissioned by the Scottish Government Digital Directorate on the current international and domestic position on open data. This has been used to inform high-level recommendations on next steps for open data in Scotland.
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Realistic Medicine - Taking Care: Chief Medical Officer for Scotland annual report 2023 to 2024
This is the Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Gregor Smith's fourth annual report, and the eighth report on Realistic Medicine. The overarching aim of Realistic Medicine is to deliver better value care for patients, and for our health and care system.
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Local authority pay
Scottish Government intervention averts strike action.
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Economic Impact of a Minimum Income Guarantee: Analysis of economic theory and policy evidence
Economic Impact of a Minimum Income Guarantee: Analysis of economic theory and policy evidence by WPI Economics on behalf of the independent Minimum Income Guarantee Expert Group.
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Economic Impact of a Minimum Income Guarantee: Analysis of economic theory and policy evidence - Executive Summary
Economic Impact of a Minimum Income Guarantee: Analysis of economic theory and policy evidence by WPI Economics on behalf of the independent Minimum Income Guarantee Expert Group.
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Market research of existing Civic Technologies for participation
Technologies to support citizen deliberation and participation form a growing market. This work has been commissioned to support the development of new technologies aimed at enhancing and scaling the use of the Scottish Government's Participation Framework for data governance.
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Minimum Income Guarantee: Experts by Experience Panel report
The full report from the Minimum Income Guarantee Experts by Experience Panel who have deliberated on the complexities of designing a Minimum Income Guarantee and provided rich insights which will continue to inform the Expert Group’s decision making.
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Minimum Income Guarantee: Experts by Experience Panel report - executive summary
The executive summary from the Minimum Income Guarantee Experts by Experience Panel who have deliberated on the complexities of designing a Minimum Income Guarantee and provided rich insights which will continue to inform the Expert Group’s decision making.
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Minimum Income Guarantee: Experts by Experience Panel report - easy read
The easy read version of the Minimum Income Guarantee Experts by Experience Panel who have deliberated on the complexities of designing a Minimum Income Guarantee and provided rich insights which will continue to inform the Expert Group’s decision making.
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Independent Review of Community Learning and Development: consultation analysis
This report summarises responses to the call for evidence on the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD) in Scotland. Findings are set out under the four main themes for the Review.
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Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD)
This is the Report of the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD), which was led by Kate Still. The Independent Review began in December 2023 and was commissioned by the Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Veterans.
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Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD) – Learners Summary
This is a Learners Summary of the Report of the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD). The review was led by Kate Still. It began in December 2023 and was commissioned by the Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Veterans.
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Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2023
Support for redistribution of wealth and growing economy.
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Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill: consultation analysis
The Scottish Government sought views on a proposed Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill. The consultation closed on 14 February 2024 and this report is the analysis of your views.
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New Scots Refugee Integration Delivery Project: funded projects analysis
Research findings from qualitative analysis of monitoring returns provided by organisations funded through the New Scots Refugee Integration Delivery Project.
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Water, wastewater and drainage: consultation analysis
Summarises the responses that we received on our consultation on the the water, wastewater and drainage principles and considerations in developing policy for the future of the water industry in Scotland in response to the climate emergency.
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Council Tax Collection Statistics, 2023-24
This statistics publication provides Council Tax collection figures for Scottish local authorities, up to and including the financial year 2023-24.
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Supporting public services
Public Sector Pay Policy published.
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£5 million for Scotland's island communities
Funding to tackle rising costs and invest in local infrastructure.
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Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods - planning guidance: final impact assessment report update
This impact assessment report update relates to our planning guidance on local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods which was produced to support the implementation of the policy framework within the fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4).
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Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods: planning guidance
The guidance on local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods aims to encourage, promote and facilitate the application of the Place Principle and create connected and compact neighbourhoods which prioritise environmental, social and economic sustainability.
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Public procurement generated more than £13 billion in 2021-22
Report demonstrates public sector purchasing power.
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Time Space Compassion in suicide prevention - practice stories - Volume 2
This the second collection of practice stories, illustrating the principles and supporting practices of Time Space Compassion - a relationship and person centred approach to suicide prevention.
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National Islands Plan: annual report 2023
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2023 reporting year.
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The Scottish Government Procurement Strategy April 2024 – March 2028
The Scottish Government's procurement strategy describes how we plan to carry out our regulated procurements for the next four years.
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Participation handbook
This handbook provides a guide to good practice in participation work across Scottish Government. It provides information about participatory methods and when to use them, the development of an effective participation strategy, and signposts to further resources.
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Scottish Government Workforce Statistics December 2023
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Rural and island community support
Spring Budget needs to invest in environment and food production.
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Child protection learning and development 2024: national framework
Framework to support multi-agency learning and development relevant to child protection in Scotland. This highlights key learning for all workforces according to the level of responsibility they have for child protection.
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Research - paying participant expenses and compensating for time: guidance
Guidance on paying participant expenses and time, to help you to make decisions about paying the expenses and compensating people for time involved in research and participatory activity.
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Councillors' remuneration and expenses: recommendations
Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee (SLARC) was reconvened in April 2023 to undertake an independent review of councillor remuneration, having last reported in 2011.
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Prostitution - challenging and deterring men's demand: strategic approach
Sets our our collective approach, working with stakeholders across the wider public and third sector, to challenge and deter men’s demand for prostitution and support those with experience of it.
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Scottish Islands Typology: overview 2024
This report outlines the Scottish Islands Typology (2024). It classifies Scotland’s islands into ten categories based on combinations of population, access to local amenities, and access to mainland Scotland. It offers an alternative way to compare the differences and similarities between islands.
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Rural Scotland Data Dashboard: Overview
This report accompanies the Rural Scotland Data Dashboard which presents data on a range of issues that impact rural Scotland. The report synthesises the data included in the dashboard into a broader picture of successes, challenges and trends in rural Scotland.
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Scottish Languages Bill: Fairer Scotland Duty summary
Fairer Scotland Duty Summary for the Scottish Languages Bill. This is legislation to advance the status of, and provision for, the Gaelic and Scots languages.
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Scottish Languages Bill: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment for the Scottish Languages Bill. This is legislation to advance the status of, and provision for, the Gaelic and Scots languages.
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Scottish Languages Bill: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment for the Scottish Languages Bill. This is legislation which seeks to advance the status of, and provision for, the Gaelic and Scots languages.
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Historic forced adoption - scoping study: research findings
A summary of findings from research to scope the support needs of people affected by historic forced adoption in Scotland.
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Historic forced adoption - scoping study: service delivery paper
Research report identifying critical factors to consider when designing services for people affected by historic forced adoption in Scotland.
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Historic forced adoption - scoping study: final report
Research to scope the support needs of people affected by historic forced adoption in Scotland.
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Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill: consultation
We are seeking views on our proposed Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill, which aims to improve decision making and the implementation of the National Performance Framework to ensure that all policy and delivery accounts for wellbeing and sustainable development.
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Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill: consultation - easy read
We want to hear from people about how we can make sure that the National Outcomes, sustainable development and wellbeing are thought about in public sector decision making. This document describes our proposals in this area.
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Findings from a Peer Support and Learning Group pilot to support Trauma Informed Practice in Adult Social Care
This project explores whether a facilitated Peer Support and Learning (PSL) Group model is an effective method of supporting the implementation of trauma-informed and responsive practice in the adult social care sector, with a focus on residential care home settings.
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National Trauma Transformation Programme: Trauma-Informed Substance Use Pathfinders – Learning Report
Commissioned as part of the National Trauma Transformation Programme (NTTP), this report presents the findings from two trauma-informed substance use service pathfinders projects.
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National Trauma Transformation Programme: Trauma-Informed Maternity Services Pathfinders - Learning Report
Commissioned as part of the National Trauma Transformation Programme (NTTP), this report presents the findings from two trauma-informed maternity services pathfinder projects.
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Mapping Of Professional Qualification Routes and Continuous Professional Learning Opportunities relating to Psychological Trauma, in the Children and Families Workforce
Commissioned as part of the National Trauma Transformation Programme, this research aimed to map the learner journeys of five sectors of the Children and Families workforce including School Nursing, Health Visiting, Children and Families Social Work, Residential Childcare and Secure Care.
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Scotland's recovery from COVID-19: learning
This report was developed with the Covid-19 Learning & Evaluation Oversight Group. It synthesises evidence from evaluations of Covid-19 interventions and workshops with senior leaders held over summer 2023. The findings reflect work being progressed as part of wider public service reform activity.
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Education Bill provisions: consultation
A consultation on a new national qualifications body and a new approach to inspection of education in Scotland, including elements of the proposed Education Bill.
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Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: island communities impact assessment
This island communities impact assessment (ICIA) records the rationale for the decision taken not to carry out an island communities impact assessment for the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill.
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Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: data protection impact assessment
This data protection impact assessment (DPIA) considers the potential impacts of the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill on the use of personal data.
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Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment
This business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) considers the potential impacts of the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill on the public, private and third sector.
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Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment
This equality impact assessment (EQIA) considers the potential impacts of the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill on people with protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010
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Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: FSDIA
This document considers the potential impacts of the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill on inequalities of outcome caused by socio-economic disadvantage.
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Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
This child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) considers the potential impacts of the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill on children's rights and wellbeing.
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Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - exercise of section 5 power: report
Report on the use made by the Scottish Ministers of their powers under section 5 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to extend coverage of the FOI legislation between November 2021 and October 2023.
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Support for the Veterans and Armed Forces Community 2023
This report highlights our 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 in Scotland 2021 - updated 2023
This guidance describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children and will support the care and protection of children.
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Strengthening local democracy
Second phase of Democracy Matters national conversation.
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Democracy matters phase 2 consultation - local governance review
This document provides the basis for a second phase of deliberation on the future community decision-making. Have your say on local communities deciding their own future.
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Democracy Matters Phase 2 Consultation: Easy Read
Easy read version of the Democracy Matters Phase 2 discussion document containing questions for communities to consider about future scenarios for local decision making in different settings. Have your say on local communities deciding their own future.
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Draft Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024: Draft Island Communities Impact Assessment
A draft Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) considering the draft Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024 in relation to their impacts on people living in the Islands under Section 8 of the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018.
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Draft Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024: Draft Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment
A draft Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) considering the impact of the draft Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024 on businesses, including the third sector.
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Draft Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024
Draft regulations setting out the rules and eligibility criteria for Pension Age Disability Payment.
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Local Government 2022-23 Provisional Outturn and 2023-24 Budget Estimates
This publication summarises the 2022-23 provisional outturn and 2023-24 budget estimates for revenue and capital services provided by Scottish local authorities.
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Fairer Council Tax: consultation
The Scottish Government and COSLA (on behalf of local government) are inviting responses to this consultation on a fairer council tax system, which concerns the Council Tax charges (also referred to as multipliers) for properties in valuation Bands E to H.
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National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023
Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.
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Resilience committee to discuss potential junior doctors’ industrial action
SGoRR will meet on Monday to consider contingency planning options.
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Access to information rights: consultation analysis
Analysis of responses our consultation on Access to Information Rights in Scotland. We sought views on the operation of the access to information rights regime following post-legislative scrutiny of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
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National Litter and Flytipping Strategy
The National Litter and Flytipping Strategy sets out a refreshed approach to tackling litter and flytipping in order to protect and enhance Scotland’s environment; ensure safer and cleaner communities and contribute to a thriving circular economy for Scotland.
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Litter and flytipping strategy: fairer Scotland duty summary
A summary of the fairer Scotland duty assessment undertaken for the national litter and flytipping strategy.
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Litter and flytipping strategy: final business and regulatory impact assessment
The results of the final business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) undertaken for the national litter and flytipping strategy.
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Litter and flytipping strategy: equality impact assessment
Results of the equality impact assessment (EQIA) undertaken for the national litter and flytipping strategy.
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Litter and flytipping strategy: strategic environment assessment - post adoption statement
A strategic environmental assessment post adoption statement setting out how responses to the assessment have been taken into account for the national litter and flytipping strategy.
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Litter and flytipping: scale and cost
This report updates data referenced in the previous National Litter Strategy (2014) on the scale and cost of litter and flytipping in Scotland to inform the national litter and flytipping strategy (2023).
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Enablers and barriers to trauma-informed systems, organisations and workforces: evidence review
Findings of a rapid evidence review of the international literature published between 2016-2022 describing the enablers that support the effective implementation of trauma-informed approaches across different systems, organisations and workforces, as well as barriers.
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Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: programme pipeline update - March 2023
This pipeline provides information relating to key major infrastructure programmes with an investment of £20 million or more included at Annex D of our Infrastructure Investment Plan, published in February 2021.
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Time Space Compassion - supporting people who are having a suicidal crisis: guide - easy read
Easy read version of the Time Space Compassion introductory guide to supporting people in suicidal crisis. It has been developed for use by people and services who regularly come into contact and support people in suicidal crisis.
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New dementia strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story
The new Dementia Strategy for Scotland is a 10-year vision for change. This strategy was developed in collaboration with people with lived experience and our wider partners. It is the culmination of eight months of engagement with people across Scotland, focussed on how we improve delivery
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Tackling child poverty pathfinders: evaluability assessment
An evaluability assessment of the Child Poverty Pathfinders in Glasgow and Dundee to inform the development of an evaluation plan for the Pathfinder approach. Includes an evaluability assessment report and accompanying theories of change and initial monitoring framework to support evaluation.
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Child poverty pathfinders - early implementation process: evaluation
This report explores the early set-up and implementation of the Child Poverty Pathfinders. The research uses in-depth qualitative findings to understand what has been working well and what has been working less well during the development stage.
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Victim Notification Scheme (VNS): independent review
Report of the independent review of the Victim Notification Scheme (VNS). The VNS provides eligible victims information about an offender’s release, and the chance to make representations about parole decisions.
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Victim Notification Scheme (VNS): independent review - easy read
Easy read version of the report of the independent review of the Victim Notification Scheme (VNS). The VNS provides eligible victims information about an offender’s release, and the chance to make representations about parole decisions.
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Public procurement strategy: 2023 to 2028
The first Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland provides a future high-level vision and roadmap for Scottish public procurement which all public sector bodies can align to and deliver against.
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Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods - planning guidance: consultation
We are seeking views on this draft guidance on local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods to support the implementation of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4).
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Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods - draft guidance consultation: impact assessment report update
The impact assessment report update relates to the consultation on our draft guidance on local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods, produced to support the fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4).
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Equality outcomes and mainstreaming report 2023: easy read
Provides an easy read update on the progress we are making to mainstreaming equality, inclusion, and human rights as an employer and decision-maker. It also provides an update on the equality outcomes for the 2021 to 2025 reporting period.
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Equality outcomes and mainstreaming report 2023
Provides an update on the progress we are making to mainstreaming equality, inclusion, and human rights as an employer and decision-maker. It also provides an update on the equality outcomes for the 2021 to 2025 reporting period.
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Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill: island communities impact assessment
Records the decision not to carry out an island communities impact assessment for the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill. It explains why the Bill will not have a significantly different effect on island communities and describes how this assessment has been made.
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Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.
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Fair Work action plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.
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Scottish Household Survey 2021 - telephone survey: key findings
A summary of the key findings from the Scottish Household Survey 2021 telephone survey.
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Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start
This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
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Social security system - enhanced administration and compensation recovery: consultation analysis
An independent analysis of responses to the consultation ‘Scotland’s social security system: enhanced administration and compensation recovery’ which ran from 4 August 2022 to 27 October 2022.
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Social security: consultation results - easy read
This report is about the results of the social security consultation which ran from 4 August 2022 to 27 October 2022. The consultation asked for your views on ideas to make social security in Scotland even better.
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Institutionalising Participatory and Deliberative Democracy working group recommendations: Scottish Government response
Scottish Government response to the IPDD working group recommendations on how Scotland can establish infrastructure for high quality participatory and deliberative engagements.
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Fair Work First: guidance - March 2023
Update November 2024: this guidance has been updated, including to clarify evidence requirements for demonstrating compliance with the real Living Wage and effective voice grant conditions, and offering a more streamlined evidence gathering process. The updated guidance is at https://www.gov.scot/publications/fair-work-first-guidance-3/
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Minimum Income Guarantee Expert Group: interim report - easy read
Easy read version of an interim report outlines the group’s work so far and provides a summary of possible steps towards a Minimum Income Guarantee.
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Minimum Income Guarantee Expert Group: interim report
This interim report provides an outline of the group’s work to date towards defining a Minimum Income Guarantee, the context in which the policy is being developed, provide a high-level overview of direction and early thinking towards potential actions.
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Public sector pay strategy 2023 to 2024
Public sector pay strategy for the year 2023 to 2024 which applies to staff in the Scottish Government and its associated departments, agencies, non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) and public corporations.
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Calls for targeted cost of living support
Chancellor should use “full range of powers”.
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Disability and Carer Benefits Expert Advisory Group - beyond a safe and secure transfer: advice
This proactive advice outlines a number of recommendations the Disability and Carer Benefits Expert Advisory Group made on the additional positive impact which disability and carer’s assistance could make, following the safe and secure transfer of all clients on to new forms of Scottish assistance.
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Scottish local government finance - Green Book: 2023-2024
Scottish Local Government Finance Settlement 2023-24: Funding Allocation Formula.
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Scotland's journey of achieving sustainable procurement outcomes 2002-2022: independent review
An independent review that looks back over the past twenty years of sustainable public procurement in Scotland and other parts of the UK. The findings showcase how the progressive approach to sustainable procurement in Scotland has achieved jobs, training and other positive outcomes.
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Transitions to adulthood for disabled young people: literature review - easy read
Easy read version of the literature review, commissioned by the Scottish Government, of existing research and evidence on disabled young people’s experiences of transitions to adulthood.
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A social contract with Scotland
Final stage of 2023-24 Budget Bill.
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Reforming the UK packaging producer responsibility system: Partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA)
A partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) for proposed secondary legislation which forms part of the introduction of extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
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Improving access to public information
Consultation on reform launches.
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Council Tax Reduction supports over 450,000 households
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Programme and project management principles
Guidance on our principled approach to project delivery which is applicable to any project of any size.
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Strokes: progressive stroke pathway
The progressive stroke pathway, produced by the National Advisory Committee for Stroke (NACS), sets out a vision of what progressive stroke care in Scotland should comprise.
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New vision for justice
Victims placed at the heart of ensuring just, safe, and resilient communities.
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Scottish Household Survey – 2020 telephone survey
Experimental Statistics: Data being developed.
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Fairer Scotland Duty: guidance for public bodies
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.
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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights - anti-racist policy making: review
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.
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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights - anti-racist policy making: review summary
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.
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Race equality: immediate priorities plan
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.
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Local place plans - proposals for regulations: consultation
This consultation paper relates to proposals for regulations on the content, preparation, submission and registration of Local Place Plans.
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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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Plan for quicker cancer diagnosis
Steps to shorten waiting times for patients.
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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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Latest report on NHS Tayside
Further progress made in key areas.
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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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£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.