The report from the inquiry onto mental health services in Tayside has now been published. This followed serious issues about
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e-brief Local Government Bench-marking
The Improvement Service has published the annual National Benchmarking Overview report. The report covers children’s services, adult social care, culture
Read moreBriefing 111: Early Learning and Childcare: outdoor learning
The Scottish government has now published its guide for creating outdoor play experiences in early learning and childcare. The government
Read moreBriefing 109: Local Government Financial Overview
Audit Scotland published a financial overview of local government finance at the end of 2019. This report gives both an
Read moreBriefing 108: PUBLIC SERVICE PENSION SCHEME TRANSITIONAL PROTECTION CASES
On 20 December 2018, the Court of Appeal in Lord Chancellor v McCloud (and others) held that in relation to
Read moreBriefing 107 Save from Harm: A Survey of Social Work Staff
This briefing gives an overview of Save From Harm: a survey of social work staff. The survey looks at the
Read moreeBrief November 2019 : General Election – Registration Drive & Campaign Rules
General Election – Registration Drive & Campaign Rules The 12th December General election will have profound implications for UNISON members
Read moreBargaining Briefing 106: Devolved School Management Changes
The Scottish government has published new Devolved School Management (DSM) Guidelines on school funding decisions by local authorities. This guidance
Read moreCuts to Local Government Budgets
The Improvement service have published the Local Government Framework Benchmarking Report for 2017/18 . This annual benchmark report is a useful source
Read moreAssessing the impact of yet more austerity cuts
This e-brief is a reminder for UNISON branches of the importance of cuts impact assessments. Branches and Regional Organisers should
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