| 20 - 11 - 07: Health in Scotland 2006: Annual Report of the Chief Medical Officer The Chief Medical Officer's Report to Scottish Ministers on the health of the Nation. | 13 - 11 - 07: National Quality Standards for Substance Misuse Services: Good Practice Guide to Service User Involvement Good Practice Guide to promote service user involvement for substance misuse services |
| 09 - 11 - 07: With Inclusion in Mind With Inclusion in Mind: The local authority’s role in promoting wellbeing and social development: Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Sections 25-31 | 31 - 10 - 07: Firm Foundations: The Future of Housing in Scotland: A discussion document Discussion paper on the future direction of housing policy in Scotland |
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29 - 10 - 07: Characteristics of adults in Scotland with long-term health conditions This reports presents an analysis of existing Scottish Houshold Survey and Scottish Health Survey data to provide a profile of the characteristics, circumstances and support needs of people with long term health conditions Findings | Full report |
23 - 10 - 07: Unscheduled Care Collaborative Programme: Local Changes for Improvement: The Journey, Ideas and Accomplishments: Case Study Examples This publication is about evidencing the areas of best practice which can be shared and pooled collectively in order to make sustainable improvements across whole systems in acute care. The Unscheduled Care Collaborative Programme is now in the third and final year, however the methodology used throughout is applicable across all healthcare systems, and links closely with the patient safety agenda. |
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11 - 10 - 07: Statistics on Health Inequalities - An OverviewAn overview of the statistics relating to health inequalities |
11 - 10 - 07: Key Statistics on Health Inequalities - Summary Summary of Health Inequalities Statistics |
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28 - 09 - 07: Drug misuse and dependence - Guidelines on clinical management 2007 This is a new version of the 1999 Clinical Guidelines, commonly called the ‘Orange Book’. The new Clinical Guidelines build on the previous evidence-based and well-established Clinical Guidelines but reflect some of the considerable changes that have occurred in drug treatment over the past eight years. |
25 - 09 - 07: Child Protection Statistics 2006/07 Statistics Publication Notice: Health and Care Series: Child Protection Statistics 2006/07 |
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25 - 09 - 07: The Crerar Report The Crerar Report is an independent review of regulation, audit, inspection and complaints handling of public services in Scotland. With 43 organisations scrutinising the spending of public money in Scotland, Professor Lorne Crerar, was asked by the last Scottish Executive to suggest ways to cut down on duplication and waste. His recommendations include considering the creation of one single body to oversee audit, inspection and regulation of all public services in Scotland. |
20 - 09 - 07: Well? What do you think? (2006): The third national Scottish survey of public attitudes to mental health, mental wellbeing and mental health problems The National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing was launched by the Scottish Executive in October 2001. To inform the work of the National Programme, and provide relevant baseline data, the Executive commissioned the first Well? What do you think? survey in 2002 and a second in 2004. In 2006, the Executive commissioned Ipsos MORI to undertake the third survey, using a refined version of the questionnaire to reflect key policy developments since 2004. The survey was carried out among a representative sample of 1,216 adults aged 16+ in Scotland. Report summary | Full report |
| 05 - 09 - 07: Programme for Government: ‘A Programme for Scotland’ The First Minister set out his legislative plans for the next year in the Programme for Government, the first of the new SNP administration. | 04 - 09 - 07: The Early Impact of the Administration of New Compulsory Powers Under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003The report provides a detailed overview of the administration required by the new compulsory powers and assesses the impact of this work on the workload, roles and responsibilities of relevant professional groups. The report also offers recommendations on how practice can be improved. |
| 03 - 09 - 07: The New Mental Health Act: An Easy Read Guide This report is 4.2mb in size [145 pages] | 29 - 08 - 07: Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000: Guardianship and Intervention Orders - making an application: A Guide for Carers Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 Guardianship and Intervention Orders - A Guide for Carers |
| 24 - 08 - 07: Social Work Inspection Agency: Multi-agency Inspection: Substance Misuse Services in Grampian 2007 Summary report: Social Work Inspection Agency: Multi-agency Inspection: Substance Misuse Services in Grampian 2007 | 07 - 08 - 07: Alcohol Misuse 2006 Campaign Evaluation This report provides an evaluation of the effectiveness of the first phase of the 'Don't Push It' alcohol misuse campaign |
| 07 - 08 - 07: Domestic Abuse 2006/07: Post Campaign Evalution Findings from the Wave 10 post-campaign evaluation of the Domestic Abuse Campaign 2006/07 | 03 - 08 - 07: A Report on Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Scotland 1999-2007A Report on Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Scotland |
| 02 - 08 - 07: Scotland's People: Annual Report Results from the 2005/2006 Scottish Household Survey | 01 - 07 - 07: Senior Management - Who's Who in the Executive Changes to Scottish Executive management structures |
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18 - 06 - 07: The Relationship between Off-sales and Problem Drinking in ScotlandThe project involved exploring evidence of the existence and nature of any links between off-sales and binge and excessive drinking in Scotland, including the effects of off-sales promotions. Literature review | Research findings | Research publication |
15 - 06 - 07: Drug Misuse and Dependence - Guidelines on Clinical Management: Update 2007 Consultation on 2007 update by independent expert working group of UK clinical guidelines "Drug Misuse and Dependence - Guidelines on Clinical Management". |
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15 - 06 - 07: Supporting People - Issue 24 The Full SP - Supporting People : Issue 24 June 2007 Supporting People Matters : Issue 24 June |
14 - 06 - 07: Supporting Sustained Entry to WorkThe aim of this evaluation was to explore the effectiveness of two Glasgow based projects - one delivered by the Wise Group and the other by One Plus - that supported lone parents and others to move into sustained employment. Research findings | Research Publications |
| 30 - 05 - 07: National Review of the Early Years and Childcare Workforce: Analysis of Written Consultation and Workshop ResponsesThe Review's remit was to improve employment opportunities for early years and childcare staff and raise the status of the sector | 11 - 05 - 07: Voluntary Sector Development FundApplications deadline: 12th October 2007 The purpose of the Voluntary Sector Development Fund is to contribute to the costs associated with meeting phase one and phase two qualification criteria set by the Scottish Social Services Council for registration and to assist employers in achieving a qualified workforce. The Fund will provide further investment in the voluntary sector to develop a confident, competent workforce and to meet the demands now required of these staff. Guidance notes | Application form | Notes about schemes | Equality monitoring form |
| 09 - 05 - 07: The Homelessness etc. (SCOTLAND) Act 2003 Section 11 Consultation Responses Responses to the Scottish Executive consultation on the Implementation of Section 11 of the Homelessness Etc (Scotland) Act 2003 | 02 - 05 - 07: Analysis of Consultation Responses to Infant Feeding Strategy for Scotland: A Consultation Document: Final ReportAnalysis of Consultation Responses to Infant Feeding Strategy for Scotland: A Consultation Document |
| 26 - 04 - 07: Review of NHS Prescription Charges and Exemption Arrangements in Scotland: Analysis of Responses Received Analysis of Responses Received to the Consultation on Review of Prescription Charges and Exemption Arrangements in Scotland | 26 - 04 - 07: Children's Hearings: A Brief BackgroundA look at why the Children's Hearings system was introduced, it's current structure and how it works. |
| 03 - 04 - 07: Households Below Average Income in Scotland 2005-06This fact-sheet provides information on the up-to-date official statistics published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) from the Households Below Average Income (HBAI) dataset. It provides details on the estimates for individuals, children, adults of working age and pensioners living on low income in Scotland and seeks to clarify some of the definitions used and minor changes to the methodology introduced this year. It also looks at material deprivation and household debt. | 30 - 03 - 07: Transforming Public Services - The Next Phase of reformDiscussions between Tom McCabe, Minister for Finance and Public Service Reform and Service Users |
| 30 - 03 - 07: Gender Equality SchemeThe Scottish Executive's Gender Equality Scheme (250 pages) |
30 - 03 - 07: Health and Community Care: Public Health Legislation in Scotland: Analysis of Consultation Responses Analysis of the responses received to the consultation on Public Health Legislation in Scotland Research findings Research publication |
| 30 - 03 - 07: Social Inclusion Research Bulletin No.16/2007Provides information and contact details for ongoing, forthcoming and recently published social research projects relevant to social justice in the various SE departments and Communities Scotland. | 30 - 03 - 07: Transforming Public Services – The next phase of reform: Report on the Third sector vision seminarPart of the dialogue on public service reform that took place across Scotland between June 2006 and February 2007> |
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29 - 03 - 07: Evaluation of the Implementation of Local Area Co-ordination in ScotlandLocal 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 Research Findings Research publication |
28 - 03 - 07: A Gender Audit of Statistics: Comparing the Position of Women and Men in ScotlandThis research provides a review of statistics on gender differences and inequalities in Scotland across a range of key areas of social and economic life Research findings Research publication |
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28 - 03 - 07: Evaluation of Homelessness Prevention Activities in ScotlandThis research maps and analyses the homelessness prevention activities of local authorities and partner agencies, with the aim of helping authorities assesss the usefulness of different approaches and establish the basis for ongoing monitoring of these activites. Research Findings Research Publication |
28 - 03 - 07: National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-Being - Small Research Projects Initiative 2006-07
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| 28 - 03 - 07: Scottish House Condition Survey Key Findings for 2004/5This is the second Key Findings report to be produced since the SHCS moved to a continuous format in 2003. Prior to 2003 surveys were conducted in 1991, 1996 and 2002 and typically consisted of sample sizes of around 15,000 paired social and physical cases | 27 - 03 - 07: A Process Review of the Child Protection Reform Programme Process Review of the CPRP, a three-year initiative with the goal of improving protection of children at risk of neglect and reducing the number of children who need protection. |
| 27 - 03 - 07: Adults with Learning Disabilities Implementation of 'The Same As You?' Scotland 2006 The purpose of this Statistics Release is to present the fourth set of national figures for services provided by local authorities in Scotland for adults with learning disabilities. | 22 - 03 - 07: Children and Young People Mental Health Services Conference 28 February - Summary Report Report on the 28 February 2007 conference on Child and Young People Mental Health |
| 16 - 03 - 07: Safer Recruitment through Better Recruitment: Guidance in Relation to Staff Working in Social Care and Social Work Settings Guidance for social care and social work employers to support use and development of recruitment and selection processes which help to ensure only staff suitable to work with service users are employed. | 16 - 03 - 07: A National Framework For Responding To An Influenza Pandemic The Scottish Executive National Framework For Responding To An Influenza Pandemic |
| 12 - 03 - 07: Day Care Services, Scotland 2006The purpose of this Statistics Release is to present national figures for Day Care services for adults in Scotland. All figures relate to the March 31, 2006 and are provisional and, as such, are subject to change. | 09 - 03 - 07: All Our Futures: Planning for a Scotland with an Ageing Population: Volume One: Summary and action plan A long-term strategy, All Our Futures: Planning for a Scotland with an Ageing Population, is published today outlining the opportunities and choice available to people as they get older. |
| 08 - 03 - 07: Delivering for Mental Health: Mental Health Peer Support Worker February 2007 Conference - Outcomes: March 2007Outcome report on the February 2007 Conference on Mental Health Peer Support | 08 - 03 - 07: National Standards Relating to Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland - Summary of Consultation Responses Summary of consultation responses |
| 07 - 03 - 07: The epidemiology of suicide in Scotland 1989-2004: an examination of temporal trends and risk factors at national and local levels - Full Report The project aimed to support the implementation of national suicide prevention policy by providing detailed information on the epidemiology of suicide at national and local levels | 07 - 03 - 07: The epidemiology of suicide in Scotland 1989-2004: an examination of temporal trends and risk factors at national and local levels - Research Findings The project aimed to support the implementation of national suicide prevention policy by providing detailed information on the epidemiology of suicide at national and local levels |
| 28 - 02 - 07: Evaluation of the Operation and Impact of Free Personal CareThis research was commissioned by the Scottish Executive to evaluate the operation and impact of Free Personal Care (FPC) in Scotland. The evaluation was carried out between February 2006 and January 2007 and was informed by a wide range of qualitative and quantitative evidence. | 22 - 02 - 07: Partnership Agreement between the Scottish Executive and the Alcohol IndustryIn recognition of our shared aim to reduce alcohol misuse in Scotland, the Scottish Executive and the alcoholic drinks industry have agreed a number of actions as a first step in what we hope will be a long term collaborative approach to fostering a culture which recognises that responsible, moderate consumption can be part of a healthy society. |
| 22 - 02 - 07: Plan for Action on Alcohol Problems Update This updated plan builds on progress made since the original Plan for Action on Alcohol Problems was published in 2002. It sets out a comprehensive programme of action for the next three years to change drinking cultures and reduce alcohol-related harm through government action, partnership working, and encouraging individuals to take personal responsibility. | 22 - 02 - 07: Full Cost Recovery in the Voluntary Sector Impact Assessment - Research Findings Report on costs and impacts of the implementation of the principle of Full Cost Recovery in the public sector contracts with the voluntary sector. |
| 21 - 02 - 07: Delivering a Healthy Future: An Action Framework for Children and Young People's Health in Scotland Delivering a Healthy Future sets out a structured programme of actions, drawn primarily from existing policy initiatives and commitments, to improve services for children and young people in Scotland. | 09 - 02 - 07: Amendment to the frequency of inspection for certain Care Services within Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001: Report on the Consultation Report on the consultation on the proposal to vary the minimum frequency of inspection of certain care services by the Care Commission. |
| 30 - 01 - 07: A Literature Review on Multiple and Complex Needs: Lessons for Policy and Practice - Research Findings This review evaluates existing research to understand the processes through which people with multiple or complex needs engage, or do not engage, with services to resolve their problems and identifies good practice. | 30 - 01 - 07: Literature review on multiple and complex needs This review evaluates existing research to understand the processes through which people with multiple or complex needs engage, or do not engage, with services to resolve their problems and identifies good practice. |
| 09 - 01 - 07: Delivering for Health: Delivering for Mental Health: Using self help in Primary Care and Community Based Services Delivering for Health: Delivering for Mental Health: Using Self-help in Primary Care and Community Based Services - A guide to everyday service delivery for mild to moderate psychological problems | 20 - 12 - 06: Developing Community Hospitals: A Strategy for Scotland The strategy provides a blueprint for NHS Boards and their Community Health Partnerships to develop modern, locally sustainable community hospital services that are responsive to local community needs in a wider range of settings than currently exist. |
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20 - 12 - 06: Are You Entitled to Help With Health Costs? Detailed information on help with health costs, what people are entitled to, how they can claim help. Guidance | Charges |
18 - 12 - 06 : Key Capabilities in Child Care and ProtectionChild protection publication, to ensure child protection is taught consistently in social work degrees. |
| 18 - 12 - 06 : Taking Action to Reduce Scotland's Drug-related Deaths: Progress ReportThis document provides an update on progress against each of the actions identified in the plan 'Taking Action to Reduce Scotland's Drug-related Deaths' | 07 - 12 - 06 : Consultation on the Smoking Prevention Working Group Report: Towards a future without tobacco, 31 recommendationsConsultation on the Smoking Prevention Working Group Report: Towards a future without tobacco, 31 recommendations |
| 07 - 12 - 06 : Consultation on the Draft Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 (Variation of Age Limit for Sale of Tobacco Purchase and Consequential Modifications) Order 2007Consultation on the draft Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 (Variation of age limit for the sale of tobacco purchase and consequential modifications) Order | 05 - 12 - 06: Delivering for Mental Health"Delivering for Mental Health", the mental health delivery plan for Scotland, sets out targets and commitments for the development of mental health services in Scotland. |
| 04 - 12 - 06: Delivering a Healthy Scotland: Meeting the Challenge This report illustrates the range of health improvement activities led by the Executive within the health improvement policy framework. It highlights successes and achievements and focuses on some of the major initiatives and programmes that are making a real difference to the lives of the people of Scotland. | 04 - 12 - 06: Disability Equality Scheme The Scottish Executive's Disability Equality Scheme, setting out the Executive's arrangements for delivering the disability equality duty. |
| 01 - 12 - 06: National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-being Small Research Projects Initiative 2005-06: Evaluation of the Thrive Service Evaluation of an counselling and support service focused on male survivors of childhood sexual abuse | 01 - 12 - 06: National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-being Small Research Projects Initiative 2005-06: How can Community Services Support Mental Health and Well-being? Project focused on people experiencing mental health problems and members of community groups, exploring what keeps them well and ways in which community services can support mental health and well-being |
| 01 - 12 - 06: National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-being Small Research Projects Initiative 2005-06: Self-help Support Groups: A Study of their Role in Recovery from Depression Research aimed to identify the characteristics and structures of well-run self-help groups, aspects most helpful to recovery from mental health problems and challenges which need to be addressed | 27 - 11 - 06: Delivering a Healthy Scotland: Meeting the Challenge This report illustrates the range of health improvement activities led by the Executive within the health improvement policy framework. It highlights successes and achievements and focuses on some of the major initiatives and programmes that are making a real difference to the lives of the people of Scotland. |
| 24 - 11 - 06: Delivering for Health: Delivering for Mental Health National Standards for Crisis ServicesDelivering for Health: delivering for mental health National Standards for Crisis Services, November 2006 | 23 - 11 - 06: Report of the Disability Working GroupThe report of the Disability Working Group sets out their recommendations for the Scottish Executive, local authorities, employers, educators, community care providers etc. Recommendations in the report provide both an agenda for immediate action and a platform to build onto improve equality for disabled people in Scotland. |
| 22 - 11 - 06: Engaging Children and Young People in Community Planning: Community Planning Advice NoteThis Advice Note sets out why engagement is so important and looks at the factors which contribute to effective engagement planning and activity. | 21 - 11 - 06: Towards a future without tobaccoThe Report of The Smoking Prevention Working Group |
| 21 - 11 - 06: Local Progress Updates Table showing links to local NHS Boards of how the allocation of additional funding has/is being used. Also access to NHS Board and local authority progress against the recommendations in Respect and Responsibility Strategy and Action Plan for Improving Sexual Health. | 21 - 11 - 06: Nursing in the Community: A Literature Review This literature review is part of the Review of Nursing in the Community in Scotland. The review aims to explore the evidence base for nursing in the community in relation to the key messages within the Kerr Report (Scottish Executive (SE), 2005a) and Delivering for Health (SE, 2005b) |
| 21 - 11 - 06: Progress on Actions November 2006 Progress on actions for Scottish Executive, Special Health Boards, The Scottish Prison Service and the National Sexual Health Advisory Committee | 17 - 11 - 06: Respect and Responsibility - Sexual Health Strategy Annual Report Sexual Health Strategy first Annual Report |
| 16 - 11 - 06: Looked After Children 2005 - 2006 This publication presents statistics on children who were looked after or receiving after care support between 1st April 2005 and 31st March 2006. |
14 - 11 - 06: Visible, Accessible And Integrated Care Report Of The Review Of Nursing In The Community In Scotland Report of the Review of Nursing in the Community Download report here |
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06 - 11 - 06: Review of Choices for Life The aim of this review was to determine whether Choices for Life was successful in promoting healthy living awareness. Download report here |
06 - 11 - 06: The Chief Medical Officer's Report to Scottish Ministers on the health of the Nation Download report here |
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23 - 10 - 06: Being a witness: Helping people with learning disabilities who go to court: A guide for carers Helping carers of people with learning disabilities through the justice system from the point a crime has taken place to the end of the case. Note: This is a large file and may take a few minutes to download. |
23 - 10 - 06: Being a Witness: I am a Witness in Court: A Guide for People with Learning Disabilities A guide for people with learning disabilities who have been asked to be a witness in court. Note: This is a large file and may take a few minutes to download. |
| 23 - 10 - 06: Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005: Proposals for Charities Reorganisation (Scotland) Regulations 2007 - Consultation Paper Consultation paper on the Proposals for Charities Reorganisation Regulations Consultation paper |
17 - 10 - 06: Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2006 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2006 Guidance Leaflet | General Report | Technical Report |
| 12 - 10 - 06: Scottish Household Survey Analytical Topic Report: Characteristics and Experiences of Unpaid Carers in Scotland The report examines the demographic characteristics of carers and provides an indication of unpaid carers who may be in particular need of support. | 12 - 10 - 06: Scottish Household Survey Analytical Topic Report: Characteristics and Experiences of Unpaid Carers in Scotland - Research Findings The report examines the characteristics and experiences of unpaid carers and those in receipt of unpaid care in Scotland, by analysing the Scottish Household Survey (SHS) from 1999 to 2004. |
| 06 - 10 - 06: Research Findings No 20: Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity: Public Participation, Barriers and Attitudes Research designed to inform policies aimed at increasing the proportion of the Scottish population who exercise regularly. | 06 - 10 - 06: Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity: Public Participation, Barriers and Attitudes Full report of the research carried out to inform policies aimed at increasing the proportion of the Scottish population who exercise regularly. |
| 02 - 10 - 06: Hepatitis C Proposed Action Plan in Scotland: Analysis of Consultation Responses In June 2005, the Scottish Executive published its Action Plan for Hepatitis C. The document, entitled, Hepatitis C. Proposed Action Plan in Scotland, was circulated to a wide range of stakeholders throughout Scotland, and comments were invited over a period of 12 weeks. | 02 - 10 - 06: Emergency Care Framework for Children and Young People in Scotland The Framework details recommendations for improving emergency care for acutely ill and injured children and young people in Scotland. |
| 29 - 09 - 06: The Planned Care Improvement Programme Launch Programme Launch document outlining scope, shape and targets of the programme | 29 - 09 - 06: Child Protection Statistics 2005/06 Child Protection Statistics 2005 / 2006 |
| 27 - 09 - 06: Community Planning Advice Note on Engaging Children and Young People in Community Planning - Consultation ReportThis report outlines the process for the development of the Community Planning Advice Note on Engaging Children and Young People in Community Planning, summarises the results of the consultation which finished on 24 February 2006 and outlines plans for printing and dissemination of the final advice note. | 27 - 09 - 06: National Quality Standards for Substance Misuse Services The National Quality Standards for Substance Misuse Services and accompanying guidance are intended to improve the consistency and quality of substance misuse service provision in Scotland. |
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26 - 09 - 06: Hepatitis C Action Plan for Scotland - Phase 1: September 2006 - August 2008This document sets out the Scottish Executive’s Hepatitis C Action Plan for the period September 2006 – August 2008. Action plan |
26 - 09 - 06: Operation of the Homeless Persons Legislation in Scotland: National and Local Authority Analyses 2005-06Homeless Applications during 2005-06 in Scotland. Statistical Bulletin |
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20 - 09 - 06: Intentionally Homeless Households in Scotland - Accommodation and Support NeedsThis study examines the accommodation needs of homeless people, specifically of those assessed as intentionally homeless and informs guidance to local authorities on their options for meeting new duties under the Homelessness etc (Scotland) Act 2003 relating to the continuing duty to accommodate households found to be intentionally homeless. Main findings | Full report |
19 - 09 - 06: Substance Misuse Research: Review of Evidence Relating to Volatile Substance Abuse in ScotlandReview of evidence relating to volatile substance abuse among young people in Scotland Summary | Full report |
| 14 - 09 - 06: Celebrating Success: What Helps Looked After Children succeed The aim of the study was to understand from people who have experienced being looked after, what helped them become and feel successful. |
14 - 09 - 06: Children Looked After by Local Authorities: The Legal Framework This report describes key aspects of the law as it applies throughout a child’s journey through public care and supervision, and what this means for the children, their families and carers, and the agencies responsible for safeguarding and promoting their welfare Full report |
| 11 - 09 - 06 : The consultation response analysis of Improving the Health and Nutrition of Scotland's Children: Schools (Nutrition and Health Promotion) (Scotland) BillThe consultation response analysis of Improving the Health and Nutrition of Scotland's Children: Schools (Nutrition and Health Promotion) (Scotland) Bill | 08 - 09 - 06 : Evaluation of the first phase of Choose Life: the national strategy and action plan to prevent suicide in Scotland Research findings | Full report |
| 12 - 07 - 06: National Evaluation Of The 'Doing Well By People With Depression' ProgrammeA report of the three year programme to enhance services in primary care for people with mild to moderate depression. | 14 - 06 - 06: Community Care And Mental Health Services For Adults With Sensory Impairment In Scotland Examines the community care and mental health needs of, and current service provision for, sensory impaired adults in Scotland. |
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12 - 06 - 06: Scottish Diabetes Framework: Action PlanAbstract: Diabetes is a long term and progressive condition with potentially devastating consequences for health. Over 170,000 people in Scotland have been diagnosed with diabetes and it is believed that many thousands more have the condition but have not yet been diagnosed. The Action Plan, which follows on from the Scottish Diabetes Framework published in 2002, sets a challenging agenda for the next three years to improve diabetes care in Scotland. |
08 - 05 - 06: Hidden Harm - Next Steps
Abstract: Our vision is that all children in Scotland should be safe, nurtured and healthy. They should have the opportunity to reach their full potential in education and grow to become active responsible citizens. However, there is a group of children who have not been able to benefit fully from the opportunities available. These are children affected by substance misusing parents. Across Scotland there are an estimated 40,000-60,000 children affected by parental drug use. An estimated 80,000-100,000 children are affected by parental alcohol misuse. This document sets out what the Executive is doing with its local partners - in education, health, social work, police and criminal justice - to bring about the improvements needed. It also identifies further action to be taken. |
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28 - 4 - 06: Well? Issue 8: Spring/Summer 2006Magazine promoting mental health and well-being in Scotland. Produced by the Scottish Executive's National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-being twice a year. |
24 - 03 - 06: Review of Local Compacts in Scotland |
| 28 - 02 - 06: Delivering for Health; Guidance on implementation This note offers guidance on implementation of the action plan for the development of healthcare services set out in Delivering for Health (Scottish Executive, November 2005). |
15 - 12 - 05: Mental Health Law Research: Update and Agenda 2005 - 2007 Abstract: The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (the Act) became law in October 2005. As one of a number of initiatives set in place to support the implementation of the new legislation, the Scottish Executive has established a dedicated programme of mental health law research. This programme is developed and managed by researchers in the Executive's Health Department Analytical Services Division (HD: ASD) as part of the wider range of analytical supports ASD provides across Health Department. |
| 12 - 12 - 05: A Vision for the Voluntary Sector: The Next Phase of Our Relationship This document is intended to provoke debate and discussion about where the sector can make the most valuable contribution to Scotland and what the Scottish Executive's role might be in supporting this. |
29 - 11 - 05: The 2003 Scottish Health Survey results
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02 - 11 - 05: Fair for All - disability consultation The closing date for written consultation responses has now closed. Two documents have been developed to provide guidance on disability issues in the NHS:
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27 - 10 - 05: Delivering for Health Delivering for Health is the Scottish Executive's response to recommendations made in the Kerr report. It outlines future plans for the NHS with focus on preventative and continuous care in local communities with resources to be targeted at the most at risk in deprived areas. |
| 16 - 08 - 05: Care homes for older people in the UK Scottish Executive response to Office of Fair Trading (OFT) report. | 25 - 05 - 05: Building a Health Service Fit for the Future - a guide for the NHSProfessor David Kerr's National Framework for Service Change in the NHS in Scotland. |
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25 - 05 - 05: Building a Health Service Fit for the Future
Abstract: The NHS in Scotland needs to change. Not because it is in crisis as some would have us believe - it is not; but because Scotland's health care needs are changing rapidly and we need to act now to ensure we are ready to meet the future challenges. There could not be a more appropriate time to undertake a review of Scotland's NHS, and plan its future. |
22 - 04 - 05: Can I Help You? Learning from Comments, Concerns and ComplaintsThis guidance sets out how the NHS in Scotland should deal with the comments, concerns and complaints of the people who use its services. |
| 22 - 03 - 05: Health in Scotland Chief Medical Officer's annual report. |
February 2005: Equality and Diversity Impact Assessment Toolkit Abstract: As part of the Changing to Deliver initiative within the Scottish Executive we are looking for ways to streamline the policy-making process and improve the quality of the policies which are developed, as well as the way in which the Scottish Executive works with its partners and members of the public. The Equality and Diversity Impact Assessment Toolkit is one of the tools which will enable us to achieve these aims. |
| 27 - 01 - 05: Enhancing Sexual Wellbeing in Scotland A Sexual Health and Relationships Strategy: Research Findings from Scottish Executive Social Research |
22 - 12 - 04: National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-Being Annual Review: 2003 - 2004 Since its launch in October 2001, the National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-Being has been working nationally and locally to support action in mental health improvement and public mental health. Its work forms a vital part of the Scottish Executive's aims of improving health and achieving social justice in Scotland. This annual review sets out progress so far in taking forward the key aims and priorities for action. |
| 15 - 11 - 04: Community Health Partnerships Statutory Guidance |
20 - 04 - 04: Bowel Cancer Framework for Scotland Abstract: Bowel cancer is an important health issue worldwide and, in Scotland, it represents a major problem. It is the second most common cause of cancer death in this country, and the incidence, which is currently 53.5 per 100,000 of the population, increased by 12% in men and 2.1% in women between 1991 and 2000 (Information and Statistics Division). Although the outcome of treated bowel cancer has improved over time, five-year survival is still in the region of 40%. If continuing improvements are to be made, a range of initiatives and actions are required across a range of areas and specialties, from prevention, through earlier detection, treatment, palliative care and ongoing research. In this framework, the key components of a national bowel cancer service programme are outlined, under the headings of Basic Elements, Service Implications and Research Implications. |
| 07 - 04 - 04: Health in Scotland Chief Medical Officer's annual report. | January 2004 : Scottish Compact Implementation Strategy: A Report by the Compact Review GroupImplemetation Strategy provides an effective way forward to further develop and implement the Scottish Compact |
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March 2003: Improving Health in Scotland - The ChallengeAbstract: There is both a need and the opportunity to boost the health (physical, social and mental) of the people of Scotland - something that is fundamental to the happiness and prosperity of individuals, families, communities and the whole country. Scotland faces a tougher challenge to improve health than most other countries in the Western world. The Scottish Executive, the Health Department, NHSScotland and a much wider group of stakeholders are all important to the delivery of health improvement. Part of this challenge is to ensure that Health Improvement is achieved with clarity of purpose, shared aims and commitment across Scottish life, and with leadership which instils vision and the confidence to change - and to improve. |
February 2003: Partnership for CareScotland's Health White Paper |
| January 2003: A review of the Scottish Executive's Policies to promote the Social Economy | 2001: Patient Focus, Public Involvement |
Scottish Government Publications
This page provides a selection of Scottish Government (previously Scottish Executive) publications.