The Public Service Reform Committee’s pre-budget scrutiny inquiry looks at how the 2027/28 budget can support public service reform. This
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Briefing 174 Public Service Reform Update
Public Service Reform (PSR) is the central mission of the newly elected SNP minority government, with the cabinet secretary in
Read moreBriefing 168 – Population challenges for public services and the economy
This briefing looks at the implications of current and projected demographic change. It summarises recent publications from the Improvement Service.
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More social care staff vote to strike
Social care workers at Blue Triangle Housing Association have voted overwhelmingly for strike action in a dispute over pay, says
Read moreFinancial Transparency & Profit Limitation in Children’s Residential Care Response
The Scottish Government is consulting on proposals for financial transparency and profit limitation in children’s residential care. These are part
Read moreBriefing 166 – Anti-racism Action Plan for Social Work
The Scottish Government published an Anti-racism Action Plan for the Scottish Social Work Sector in August 2025. The Action Plan
Read moreBriefing 160 – Children (Care, Care Experience & Services Planning) Bill: Call for Views
The Government has decided that some reforms recommended by the Independent Care Review for children & young people require legislation.
Read moreBriefing 158 – Care Reform (Scotland) Bill passes
On 10 June, the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill was passed. This briefing gives an overview of its provisions. The Act
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