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Friday 30/03/2007
Decision letter.
This report contains the analysis of written responses to the discussion document Transforming Public Services : the next phase of reform.
This report contains the findings from focus group work with users of public services, undertaken by the Scottish Council Foundation.
This report contains a summary of the findings from focus group work with users of public services, undertaken by the Scottish Council Foundation.
Discussions between Tom McCabe, Minister for Finance and Public Service Reform and Service Users
This report sets out the details of the discussion events on public service reform with leaders of public services in Scotland.
This report contains the findings from a project that encouraged local authorities to explore models for integrating service delivery.
This report contains details of a seminar on public service reform for representatives of the third sector.
Transforming Public Services -The Next Phase of Reform: Discussions between Tom McCabe, Minister for Finance and Public Service Reform and Front Line Workers
Thursday 29/03/2007
This report presents the findings of an evaluation of the pilot victim statement schemes which operated in Ayr, Edinburgh and Kilmarnock for 2 years, commencing in November 2003. The study was undertaken by researchers at the University of Aberdeen School of Law.
This report presents the findings of an evaluation of the pilot victim statement schemes which operated in Ayr, Edinburgh and Kilmarnock for 2 years, commencing in November 2003. The study was undertaken by researchers at the University of Aberdeen School of Law.
Co-location of services (two or more services typically housed in one facility) is perceived as being a possible route to more efficient delivery in sparsely populated areas, but the benefits and costs of this have rarely been quantified. While costs of service delivery are generally observable, the social benefits are not. Accordingly, this research has attempted to measure benefits of co-located services relative to costs. The study found that the social benefits deriving from the presence o
Circular clarifying appointment process in relation to Prison Visiting Committees
Justice Department Circular JD/7/2007
Consultation on Proposed Changes to the National Care Standards for Care Homes for Older People in respect of Price Transparency and Complaints Information
This research sought to explore the experience of both providing and using one stop shops in rural Scotland, including the advantages and disadvantages and challenges and opportunities from both perspectives. Crucially it also examined the factors associated with the sustainability of one stop shops.
Sets out the proposed new approach to assessing and improving planning authority performance.
Local area co-ordination ( LAC) originated in Australia and was introduced to Scotland in the form of a recommendation in The same as you? report, following a national review of services to people with learning disabilities. With a strong, person centred value base, LAC is an innovative way to support individuals and families to build a 'good life' and to strengthen the capacity of communities to welcome and include disabled people.
Local area co-ordination ( LAC) was introduced to Scotland in 2000 as an innovative way to support individuals and families and to strengthen communities' capacity to be inclusive. This 11-month study examined lessons from the implementation of LAC, explored its outcomes and assessed the scope for future development.
This presents the findings of the 2 year evaluation of the pilot domestic abuse court in Glasgow.