Good Food Nation Plan development – understanding local authority and health board processes: report

This report shares findings from a Scottish Graduate School of Social Science Internship research project on the development of Good Food Nation Plans across Scottish local authorities and NHS health boards.


Appendix 2: Survey snapshot

Organisation type

  • Local Authority: 10 (59%)
  • Health Board: 7 (41%)

Stage of preparation

  • Initial discussions only: 10 (59%)
  • Preliminary planning underway: 7 (41%)

Familiarity with Act requirements

  • Somewhat familiar: 8 (47%)
  • Very familiar: 5 (29%)
  • Limited familiarity: 4 (24%)

Capacity rating

  • Low capacity: 12 (71%)
  • Moderate capacity: 4 (24%)
  • Unable to assess at this time: 1 (6%)

Estimated FTE required

  • 0.6-1.0 FTE (3-5 days per week): 5 (29%)
  • 0.2-0.4 FTE (1-2 days per week): 4 (24%)
  • More than 1.0 FTE: 4 (24%)
  • Unable to estimate: 3 (18%)
  • Less than 0.2 FTE (1 day per week): 1 (6%)

Expected number of departments involved

  • 5-6 departments: 6 (35%)
  • 7+ departments: 4 (24%)
  • Not yet determined: 3 (18%)
  • 3-4 departments: 3 (18%)
  • 1-2 departments: 1 (6%)

Expectation of joint/combined approach

  • Maybe: 8 (47%)
  • Yes: 7 (41%)
  • No: 2 (12%)

Alignment with existing strategic priorities

  • Well aligned: 11 (65%)
  • Very well aligned: 4 (24%)
  • Moderately aligned: 2 (12%)

Contact

Email: socialresearch@gov.scot

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