Accessing adult mental health services in Scotland remains slow and complicated for many people. In particular, ethnic minority groups, people living in rural...
This briefing looks at progress against 11 of the recommendations made about City Region and Growth Deals in our 2020 report.
It also sets out some key...
The Scottish Government, councils and partners did well to increase early learning and childcare (ELC) provision to 1,140 hours a year per child, despite the...
Councils across Scotland faced significant financial challenges during 2021/22 and are now entering the most difficult budget setting context seen for many...
The Scottish Government moved at pace with its partners to respond financially to the pandemic. But public sector leaders need to be clearer about how one-off...
Scotland’s councils have had a pivotal role in supporting and working with communities as they responded to the impacts of Covid-19. Now councils must lead...
Scotland’s councils have increased reserves over the last year but must address the impacts of an overall reduction in funding and ongoing challenges caused by...
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