Publications

The Scottish Government needs to develop a clear national strategy for health and social care to address the pressures on services.

Financial pressures push councils to make hard decisions about service cuts

Accessing adult mental health services in Scotland remains slow and complicated for many people.

Radical change is needed across Scotland's councils

Full transparency on NHS recovery needed

Councils across Scotland faced significant financial challenges during 2021/22 and are now entering the most difficult budget setting context seen for many y

Scotland’s councils have had a pivotal role in supporting and working with communities as they responded to the impacts of Covid-19.

Scotland’s councils have increased reserves over the last year but must address the impacts of an overall reduction in funding and ongoing challenges c