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Serious concerns over Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue service

There is an urgent need for Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue to establish an effective and sustainable service model which…

Social care in Scotland needs to be better planned and organised

Scotland’s councils and NHS (National Health Service) boards must improve the planning and organisation of social care.…

Scotland making good progress on heart disease and could make savings in cardiology services

Scotland has made good progress in reducing the numbers of people affected by heart disease, including reducing deaths, and the…

Accounts Commission asks for further audit work at Strathclyde Fire & Rescue

The Accounts Commission has requested a report from the Controller of Audit into issues relating to the retirement arrangements…

Fife Fire & Rescue is an effective service and now needs to show how it is providing value for money

Fife Fire and Rescue provides an effective service. It has a clear vision based on preventative work, as reflected in reduced…

Central Scotland Police and Joint Police Board perform well and have scope for improvement in the year ahead

Central Scotland Police and its police authority, the Central Scotland Police Joint Board, perform well. Both demonstrate many…

New report highlights strengths and challenges as Scotland moves to a single fire service

Scotland has the potential to create a world class fire and rescue service but faces major challenges in doing so. The report…