The Government has finally abandoned its plans to create a National Care Service (NCS). This was confirmed to Parliament on
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Future of Foster Care Response
The Government is consulting on its plans for the Future of Foster Care. This is part of the implementation of
Read moreCare Management: Fit for Purpose?
This report reveals a Care Management system that is on its knees, with decisions about care being driven by budgets,
Read moreNational Care Service Bill (Stage 2) Draft Amendments: Call for Views
On 24 June the Scottish Government belatedly published its draft amendments to the National Care Service (Scotland) bill. This is
Read moreBriefing 146 – Local Government Benchmarking report
The Improvement Service have published their twelfth annual “Local Government Benchmarking Framework Report” The report is compiled for CoSLA &
Read moreBriefing 143 National Care Service Bill: Reform of Integrated Joint Boards
This briefing gives an overview of the IJB reforms set out in the government’s Stage 2 amendments to the NCS
Read moreHousing (Scotland) Bill response
The Housing (Scotland) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 26 March 2024. The bill has six main parts which include
Read moreInvesting in Planning – seeking input from members in planning departments
Scottish Government consultation on resourcing Scotland’s planning system – feedback invited to inform UNISON response The Scottish Government is consulting
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Local government strike threat looms as tensions grow over pay, says UNISON
Scotland’s largest local government union, UNISON, says strike preparations could begin as early as next week as tensions grow over
Read moreBriefing 142 Local Government Funding Settlement 2024-25
This briefing is on the Local Government Funding Settlement for 2024-25. It includes details of every council’s financial allocation. Local
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