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NHS financial and performance management is getting better with improvements against many key targets

The performance of the NHS is improving against key targets and boards are managing their finances better. However, the service…

Statutory performance information for 2006/07 now available

2006/07 Statutory performance information covering Scotland’s councils, police forces and fire…

Auditor General reports on NHS checks on overseas staff

The Auditor General for Scotland is today publishing a report on the performance of the NHS in carrying out pre-employment checks…

East Lothian Council has shown limited progress and capacity to establish Best Value

East Lothian Council is performing just below the Scottish average, and has made limited progress in establishing Best Value. The…

Despite public satisfaction, forces need to demonstrate best use of resources

Scotland’s police receive almost 16,000 calls a day and people are generally satisfied when they call 999 or a non-emergency…

Public recycling more than ever but landfill targets unlikely to be met

Recycling rates have risen significantly, but further increases will be harder to achieve and will cost more. Because of slow…

Patients getting more choice in hospital food but NHS needs to improve nutritional care

Hospital catering services are improving, with patients having more choice and the NHS getting better at responding to their…