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Delayed discharges going down but challenges remain

An Audit Scotland report published today highlights that solving the problem of delayed discharges needs action across all parts…

Councils must strive to improve customer service

An Accounts Commission report published today looks at how councils deal with requests for services and information from their…

Argyll & Bute Council needs to focus on improvement

In its report on Best Value at Argyll…

The NHS is cutting long waiting times but meeting future targets will be challenging

The NHS in Scotland has made significant progress towards meeting waiting time targets over recent years but future targets are…

A new contract for NHS consultants has cost an extra £235m

A new contract for consultants has cost the NHS in Scotland an extra £235m in its first three years but clear evidence of its…

Date and venue announced for hearing at West Dunbartonshire Council

The Accounts Commission for Scotland’s ‘Best value’ Hearing at West Dunbartonshire Council will take place at Clydebank Town Hall…

Report highlights increase in transport spending

Spending on transport in Scotland last year was about £1.5 billion and this is expected to rise to £2.3 billion in 2007/08. The…