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Social Justice

Ongoing Work

Exploring Policy Research Needs on LGBT Communities in Scotland: Phase 3
Contractor: National Centre for Social Research
Due Date: to be agreed
Contact: Danny McShane [0131 244 7572]
Final phase of study to explore the need for, and possible approaches to, the collection of data on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities in Scotland.

Minority Ethnic People and Homelessness in Scotland

Contractor: Heriot Watt University
Due Date: December 2003
Contact: Celia McKenna [0131 244 7558]
Cross-cutting research between Housing and Social Justice (Equalities) Research Teams. This study will examine the provision and use of homelessness services in Scotland by minority ethnic people. It aims to improve the evidence base for local authorities and other service providers in the development of local homelessness strategies. The study will map existing services, review local authority experience and practice and involve in-depth interviews with users and potential users of services.

Scottish Social Attitudes Survey: Discrimination Module

Contractor: National Centre for Social Research
Due Date: Summer 2003
Contact: Danny McShane [0131 244 7572]
Detailed analysis of a survey module to assess and explore public attitudes to discrimination in Scotland.

Diversity in the Public Appointments Process in Scotland

Contractor: Reid-Howie Associates
Due Date: May 2003
Contact: Danny McShane [0131 244 7572]
This research seeks to explore the public appointments processes in Scotland, in relation to diversity. It will provide recommendations for improving the process so that future processes produce a diverse range of candidates.

Refugee Skills Audit

Contractor: Scottish Refugee Council & in-house
Due Date: May 2003
Contact: Laura Turney [0131 244 0427]
This project seeks to identify the skills, qualifications and aspirations of refugees and asylum seekers living in Scotland. In addition, the audit will also identify the barriers that refugees and asylum seekers encounter when attempting to find employment or access further training.

Review of Multiple Discrimination Research

Contractor: In-house
Due Date: April 2003
Contact: Danny McShane [0131 244 7572]
A review assessing the extent and nature of research on multiple discrimination with particular focus on the Scottish context.

Review of Policies for Older People in Europe

Contractor: In-house
Due Date: March 2003
Contact: Suzi Macpherson [0131 244 7571]
Cross-cutting work to explore what governments in other countries are doing for older people in key policy areas.

Mainstreaming Equalities

Contractor: In-house
Due Date: May 2003
Contact: Laura Turney [0131 244 0427]
This work seeks to conduct an audit of equalities related research that has been undertaken or commissioned by the Scottish Executive, and to reorganise that work into a web-based resource that can be used to support mainstreaming equalities work within the Scottish Executive and beyond.

Low Income Households with Children: an Exploratory Study

Contractor: Centre for Research on Families and Relationships
Due Date: Spring 2003
Contact: Frauke Sinclair [0131 244 7568]
A two-phase exploratory study to review relevant literature and to investigate the views and experiences of households with children living on low incomes.

Voluntary Issues Research Partnership 'Points of Departure'

Contractor: SCVO
Due Date: Spring 2003
Contact: Frauke Sinclair [0131 244 7568]
Scoping work to identify current range of, and gaps in, research into voluntary sector issues and to develop proposals for further work.

Scottish Compact Baseline Review

Contractor: GEN Consulting
Due Date: Spring 2003
Contact: Frauke Sinclair [0131 244 7568]
A baseline review of quantitative and qualitative data to inform the development of core monitoring indicators and to outline options for an evaluation framework for the Scottish Compact.

Forthcoming Research Studies

Credit Union Training

Research to audit the training provision for credit union volunteers in Scotland and to develop and pilot a toolkit for credit unions which allows them to carry out skills audits of their volunteer workforces.

Plans for a forward programme of social justice research for 2003-2004 will be published as part of the Development Department Research Programme in March 2003 and will be made available on the Scottish Executive Social Research website at www.scotland.gov.uk/socialresearch.

Publications

Asylum Seekers in Scotland (2003)

Barclay A, Bowes A, Ferguson I, Sim D, Valenti M, Fard S, MacIntosh S
Contact: Celia McKenna [0131 244 7558]
Research to assess the effect of the implementation of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 on asylum seekers and devolved services in Scotland. The study involved in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, service providers, asylum seekers and local community organisations, and included elements to identify and assess good practice and to monitor media content and coverage of
asylum seeker issues.
Summary available: Social Justice Programme Research Finding No. 2.

Sexual Orientation Research, Phase 1: A Review of Methodological Approaches (2003)

McManus S, National Centre for Social Research
Contact: Danny McShane [0131 244 7572]
Report of an international review of sexual orientation research methodologies and data sources. The report aims to evaluate different existing methodological approaches to researching sexual orientation, and to review the scope of existing research.

Sexual Orientation Research Phase 2: The Future of LGBT Research - Perspectives of Community Organisations (2003)

McClean C, O' Connor W, National Centre for Social Research
Contact: Danny McShane [0131 244 7572]
This research was commissioned by the Scottish Executive to identify policy areas where LGBT research is considered lacking, to understand the types of research needed on these topics and to elucidate the barriers to research on LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) issues in Scotland.
Summary available: Social Justice Programme Research Finding No. 3.

Scoping the New Ethnic Minority Survey: Views from Ethnic Minority Communities (forthcoming 2003)

Blake Stevenson Ltd.
Contact: Celia McKenna [0131 244 7588]
Research study commissioned as part of a wider investigation into both the range of information required and methods of investigation best employed to assist the development of a proposed new Scottish Executive research programme into the needs of minority ethnic people in Scotland.

Equality Proofing Procedures in Drafting Legislation : International Comparisons (2002)

Mackay F, Bilton K, Governance of Scotland Forum, University of Edinburgh
Research to identify models of equality proofing procedures in the drafting of legislation in other countries, and in particular to identify whether written guidance on equality proofing of legislation existed, which might serve as a basis for drafting guidance for the Scottish Executive.
Summary available: Equality Issues Research Programme Finding No.1.

Year One Monitoring Of The Child Poverty Package (2003)

4-consulting
Contact: Frauke Sinclair [0131 244 7568]
The Child Poverty Package, a new package of initiatives to assist lone parents into further and higher education by supporting childcare costs and improving childcare supply, was launched in July 2001. This study involved designing a monitoring framework for two key elements of this package, and collection and analysis of the first year of monitoring data.
Summary available: Social Justice Programme Research Finding No. 1.
For FULL REPORT click here

Chief Scientist Office (Health)

Ongoing Work

Scotland's Health, Housing & Regeneration Project: The Health Impacts Of New Social Housing And Regeneration Initiatives

Principal Investigator: Prof. Ade Kearns, Dept. of Urban Studies, University of Glasgow
Due Date: June 2006
A longitudinal study comparing mental and physical health in households rehoused into new social housing and households resident in social housing in the same areas, to ascertain the nature, extent and duration of any changes in health, and features of housing and regeneration programmes associated with them.

Childhood IQ, Social Factors and Health: a Collaboration between the Midspan Studies & the 1932 Scottish Mental Ability Survey

Principal Investigator: Professor Ian Deary, Dept. of Psychology, University of Edinburgh
Due Date: 2003
The study will combine data on IQ and social circumstances in childhood, physiological factors and social circumstances in midlife, and specific illnesses later in life and mortality. It will explore relative contributions of social factors and IQ in childhood, health behaviours in adulthood, to late-life morbidity and mortality.

Childhood Cognition, Education & Adult Health: Associations, Mechanisms & Mitigating Influences

Principal investigator: Professor Sally Macintyre, MRC Social and Public Health Sciences Unit
Due Date: March 2004
Data on cognitive function and socioeconomic circumstances at age 7 will be linked with data on morbidity and mortality later in life using a unique cohort of 12000 Scottish children born in Aberdeen in the early 1950s. The study will explore the effect of cognitive function on later health, and the way this is affected by social position and schooling.

Measuring Health, Variations In Health and Determinants Of Health In Scotland

Principal Investigator: Dr A Leyland, MRC Social and Public Health Sciences Unit
Due Date: ongoing
Programme of work to explore the social and spatial patterning of health, including development of measures of inequality, and factors influencing rural disadvantage.
Evaluating the Impact on Population Health and Inequalities in Health of (mainly) Non-Health Sector Policies, Programmes and Projects In Scotland

Principal Investigator: Dr Mark Petticrew, MRC Social & Public Health Sciences Unit,
Due Date: ongoing
Work to develop methods to assess the impact of interventions to reduce health inequalities, and develop, implement and evaluate interventions to improve the life circumstances and health of disadvantaged and socially excluded groups through changes in social and physical environments.

Health Inequalities in Scotland: Decennial Report on Socioeconomic and Spatial Variations in Health around the 1991 and 2001 Censuses

Principal investigator: Philip McLoone
Due Date: March 2004
Contact: Dr Peter Craig [0131 244 2077]
Analysis of patterns and trends in mortality and other aspects of health according to social class and area-based deprivation measures.

Publications

Adolescents With Psychosis In Scotland: Prevalence, Health Service Use & Disabilities

Principal Investigator: Dr Rob Wrate, Young People Unit, Edinburgh Healthcare NHS Trust
Surveys of patients and carers, and reviews of medical records, to establish the prevalence of adolescent psychosis, its impact on patients and their families, and the consequences in terms of use of health and other services.
Influence of Social and Intellectual Engagement on the Maintenance of Cognitive Skills & Quality of Life in Old Age

Principal Investigator: Professor Ian Deary, Dept. of Psychology, University of Edinburgh
A follow-up study of a 1921 birth cohort whose IQ was tested in 1932. New psycho-social data has been gathered and combined with lifetime data on cognitive change, to determine whether intellectual and social engagement prevent cognitive decline and protect quality of life.
For details of projects listed above contact Peter Craig [0131 244 2077]. For summaries of completed studies see CSO website ( www.show.scot.nhs.uk/cso ). The full reports are available from the authors.

Civic Participation and Consultation

Ongoing Work

Evaluation of National Care Standards Consultation Process

In-house research
Due Date: March 2003
Contact: Ruth Whatling [0131 244 4333]
An evaluation of the consultative processes used by the Social Work Services Inspectorate in 1999 - 2001 to develop the National Care Standards. Looking in particular at what attempts were made to encourage service users, carers and ethnic minority groups to take an active part in the process. The work will inform the development of Scottish Executive consultation policy and will be of interest to agencies engaging with these groups in the future.

Publications

Getting Involved in Planning: Perceptions of the Wider Public (2002)

Contractor: School of Planning and Housing, Edinburgh College of Art
Contact: Fiona Hodgkiss [0131 244 3787]
Study to explore the perceptions of the public of their involvement in planning, including those who are traditionally less involved in the planning process. Part of an overall review of public involvement in planning, this study will inform future good practice guidelines.
For FULL REPORT click here
For DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RESEARCH FINDINGS NO. 155 click here

Getting Involved in Planning: Summary of Evidence (2002)

Contractor: Geoff Peart Consulting
Contact: Fiona Hodgkiss [0131 244 3787]
Drawing on evidence from research and consultation, this project is reviewing the current mechanisms for involving the public in the planning system and will identify ways in which the public can be more effectively involved.
For FULL REPORT click here
For DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RESEARCH FINDINGS NO.156 click here

Good Practice Guidelines - Consultation with Equality groups (2002)

Reid-Howie Associates Ltd
Contact: Sara Bruce [0131 244 3788]
Good practice guidelines for consultation with equality groups, and advice on how best to engage with certain 'harder to reach groups' whose views are not routinely sought in the development of public policy. The guidance is relevant to all staff in the public sector who are involved in consultations & participative work.
Alternative formats and community language versions of this document are available on request from the SE Equality Unit (Area 2F, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ)
For GUIDANCE DOCUMENT click here

Managing Radioactive Waste Safely: Engaging Scotland (2002)

Scottish Council Foundation
Contact: Nuala Gormley [0131 244 3786]
Project focusing on the mechanisms needed to involve different communities in Scotland in long-term policy debates on 'difficult' issues, such as the management of radioactive waste. The principles of establishing effective engagement were developed into a framework. The findings from this work will inform Scottish Executive Consultation Good Practice Guidelines and policy.
For FULL REPORT click here
For ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH FINDINGS No.20 click here

National Framework for the Prevention of Suicide and Deliberate Self-harm in Scotland: Analysis of Written Submissions to Consultation (2002)

Scottish Health Feedback
Contact: Fiona Hodgkiss [0131 244 3787]
This research analysed responses to a consultation on a draft National Framework for the Prevention of Suicide and Deliberate Self-harm in Scotland. The views of a number of stakeholders were captured including those who have been affected by suicide.
For FULL REPORT click here
For Health AND COMMUNITY CARE RESEARCH FINDINGS NO.22 click here

Criminal Justice

Ongoing Work

Impact of Aspects of the Law of Evidence in Sex Offence Trials - Baseline Study

Contractor: Contract to be awarded March 03
Due Date: May 2004
Contact: Linda Hutton [0131 244 3990]
A gathering of pre-November 2002 baseline data on the use of evidence in sex offence trials, to use as a benchmark by which to assess the impact of the Sexual Offences (Procedure and Evidence) (Scotland) Act 2002.

Vulnerable and Intimidated Witnesses

Contractor: In-house
Due Date: June 2003
Contact: Linda Hutton [0131 244 3990]
A small-scale baseline study of applications made in Court for special provisions for
vulnerable and intimidated witnesses.

Evaluation of the Fife Drug Court Pilot

Contractor: Social Work Research Centre, Stirling University
Due Date: May 2003
Contact: Linda Hutton [0131 244 3990]
An evaluation of the first 6 months' operation of the pilot Drug Court in Fife.

Guidance on Interviewing Child Witnesses

Contractor: Dr Amina Memon, Aberdeen Univ.
Contact: Joe Curran [0131 244 2118]
Dr Memon is providing research advice to a Working Group on Interviewing Child Witnesses and will prepare a draft guidance report.
Evaluation of the Impact of Leisure Interventions on Drug Use and Offending

Contractor: System Three

Contact: Joe Curran [0131 244 2118]
The study will assess the impact of four diversion projects on drug taking and offending among young people aged 11-25. The projects, announced by the Deputy Minister for Justice in Nov 1999, will use sport and leisure activities to target known young offenders or those believed to be in a high-risk group.

Evaluation of the Communities That Care Initiative in Scotland

Contractor: Jon Bannister, Glasgow University
Due Date: June 2003
Evaluation of the implementation and long term impact of 3 pilot Communities that Care schemes in Scotland.

Publications

Vulnerable and Intimidated Witnesses: Review of Provisions In Other Jurisdictions (2002)

Reid Howie Associates
Review of literature to explore how vulnerable witnesses are defined in other jurisdictions and the range and effectiveness of provisions to help them give evidence in criminal courts.
For FULL REPORT click here
For CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH FINDING No.60 click here

Stalking and Harassment in Scotland

Robert Gordon University and System Three
This study describes and critically examines the existing criminal and civil law remedies available to deal with stalking and harassment, assesses the ways in which existing legal arrangements are working in practice, and examines the nature & prevalence of the types of behaviour which might constitute stalking & harassment in Scotland.
For FULL REPORT click here
For CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH FINDING No.67 click here

Research Reviews on Recidivism and Risk Assessment of Serious Violent and Sexual Offenders

Gill McIvor, Stirling University and Hazel Kemshall, De Montfort University
Follows up Millan and Maclean Reports. Reviews research on recidivism of serious violent and sexual offenders in Scotland and considers policy implications. Risk assessment in the Scottish context is also being reviewed including an audit of instruments in use.
For FULL REPORT click here
For CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH FINDING No.66 click here

Racist Crime and Victimisation in Scotland (2002)

Clark I, Moody S
The study explores understanding of racist crime and how it is handled. It includes monitoring the effects of the provisions of the 1998 Crime and Disorder Act, conducting an analysis of the Scottish Crime Survey (2000) ethnic minority booster sample and developing more finely tuned methods for exploring the reality of racial prejudice, crime and harassment.
For FULL REPORT click here
For CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH FINDING No. 58 click here

Young People and Crime in Scotland: Results from the 2000 Scottish Crime Survey (2002)

MVA
Results from the 2000 Scottish Crime Survey regarding young people's attitudes towards crime, victimisation, contact with the police and self-reported drug use/offending.
For FULL REPORT click here

The 2000 Scottish Crime Survey: Analysis of the Ethnic Minority Booster Sample (2002)

Clark I, Leven T
Results from the 2000 Scottish Crime Survey relating to the ethnic minority booster sample. Chapters include crime against ethnic minorities, the impact of crime on victims, concerns about crime, contact with and attitudes towards the police and awareness of drugs.
For FULL REPORT click here

The Experiences of Black/Minority Ethnic Police Officers, Support Staff, Special Constables & Resigners in Scotland (2002)

Onifade D, INTRA vires
The study investigates and describes the experiences of black and minority ethnic police officers and civilian staff through interviews with a Scottish sample.
For FULL REPORT click here

Domestic Abuse against Men in Scotland (2002)

Gadd D, Keele University
This study estimates the prevalence and examines the nature of domestic abuse against men by their partner or ex-partner in Scotland, examines the perceptions of a sample of male victims and the perceptions of service providers, and explores what services are available to men seeking assistance as victims of domestic abuse.
For FULL REPORT click here
For CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH FINDING No.61 click here

Evaluation of Drug Treatment and Testing Orders (2002)

Social Work Research Centre
An evaluation of the operation and effectiveness of two pilot Drug Treatment and Testing Order schemes in Scotland.
For FULL REPORT click here

Evaluation of the Zero Tolerance 'Respect' Pilot (forthcoming 2002)

Henderson S, Reid Howie Associates
The study provides an implementation and outcome evaluation of the Zero Tolerance 'Respect' educational package.
For FULL REPORT click here
For CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH FINDING No. 59 click here

Evaluation of the Glasgow Drug Court Pilot (November 2002)

Eley S, Malloch M, McIvor G, Yates R, Brown A
An evaluation of the first 6 months' operation of the pilot Drug Court in Glasgow.
For FULL REPORT click here

Education & Young People

Ongoing Work

Evaluation of New Community Schools

Contractor: Institute of Education, University of London
Due Date: Summer 2003
Contact: Liz Levy [0131 244 7949]
The evaluation will cover all aspects of the operation of New Community Schools including education, social work and health.

Minority Ethnic Pupil Experiences of School

Contractor: Rowena Arshad, Centre for Education for Racial Equality in Scotland
Due Date: Spring 2003
Contact: Liz Levy [0131 244 7949]
Research to explore minority ethnic pupils' experience of schooling in a range of school settings across Scotland and to identify key factors relating to ethnic diversity which promote or restrict inclusion.

Modern Languages in Special Schools

Contractor: Hilary McColl
Due Date: March 2003
Contact: Liz Levy [0131 244 7949]
This research explores the extent to which modern languages feature in the learning programmes of pupils who attend special schools or units, or who spend a significant amount of their week in a mainstream base, unit or resourced location.

Survey Of The Development And Well-Being Of Children And Adolescents Looked After By Local Authorities In Scotland

Contractor: ONS
Due Date: January 2004
Contact: John Galilee [0131 244 0891]
This study is examining the prevalence of mental health problems of children aged 5-15 who are being looked after by local authorities in Scotland. It focuses primarily on the impact and/or burden of these mental health problems in terms of social impairment and disruption to others.

Evaluation of Secure Care Outcomes

Contractor: Consortium: Glasgow University, Stirling University and Strathclyde University.
Due Date: October 2005
Contact: John Galilee [0131 244 0891]
This study will investigate the effectiveness of secure care in meeting the needs of young people, their families and communities. The study will look at how young people reach secure care, the interventions they receive and the early outcomes after leaving secure. It will inform decision making about the most effective use of secure accommodation in Scotland.

Evaluation of the Fast-Track Hearings in Scotland

Contractor: Consortium: Glasgow University, Stirling University and Strathclyde University.
Due Date: January 2005;
Contact: Rod Harrison [0131 244 0741]
This project is evaluating the setting up, operation and effectiveness of fast-track children's hearings, currently being piloted in three geographical areas of Scotland. It will provide an overview of the cost-effectiveness of fast track hearings and the associated programmes/ interventions in delivering successful outcomes compared with conventional hearings.

Assessment Of The Cost And Benefits Of Out Of School Care

Contractor: Blake Stevenson
Reported: December 2002
Contact: John Galilee [0131 244 0891]
This study assessed the impact and benefits of Scottish Out of School Care (OSC) for children, parents and the wider community in relation to the costs of provision.

Forthcoming Research Studies

Evaluation of Early Years Policies in Scotland

Contractor: to be appointed
Due Date: May 2003 (feasibility)
Dec 2003 (evaluation - dependent upon outcome of stage 1)
Contact: Rod Harrison [0131 244 0741]
This study is a staged evaluation of the effectiveness of early years policies in Scotland in achieving their key objectives of bringing about beneficial changes in the lives of young children, their families and communities. The study will establish a baseline for future long term monitoring of early years policy in Scotland.

The Costs and Benefits Of Sitter Services

Contractor: To be appointed
Due Date: July 2003
John Galilee [0131 244 0891]
This project will consider the similarities and differences between a range of sitter services (childcare provided in the home) across Scotland. It will provide a detailed breakdown of the costs associated with the development and delivery of services. The primary focus will be to look at sitter services used by parents to provide care while working, training or studying.

Parents' Access/Demand To Pre-School Childcare

John Galilee [0131 244 0891]
This study will build on earlier work undertaken in England (Parents' demand for Childcare, 2001) and will use as a baseline the results from the Parents' Demand for Childcare in Scotland 2000 survey. The proposed study will address information gaps such as the use of and access to childcare by ethnic minority groups, lone parents, students, and parents living in disadvantaged areas.

Publications

Evaluation of the Community Alternative Placement Scheme (CAPS) (2002)

Prof M Hill, Glasgow University
Contact: Rod Harrison [0131 244 0741]
Evaluation of the implementation of a fostering scheme designed to provide a community alternative to secure accommodation.
For INTERCHANGE 72 click here

The Role of Safeguarders in Scotland (2002)

Hill M et al
Contact: Rod Harrison [0131 244 0741]
Evaluation of the use, role and impact of safeguarders in children's hearings and court cases involving children.
For FULL REPORT click here
For Children (Scotland) Act 1995 RESEARCH FINDINGS No.1 click here

Sure Start Scotland Mapping Exercise (2002)

Centre for Research on Families and Relationships, Edinburgh University
Contact: Rod Harrison [0131 244 0741]
Study explores the availability of data on the range and characteristics of services that meet the objectives of the SSS initiative, to inform the design of the Phase 2 Evaluation.
For FULL REPORT click here

Study of Throughcare & Aftercare Services in Scotland (2002)

Dixon J, Stein M
Contact: Rod Harrison [0131 244 0741]
Study examining effectiveness of local authorities in supporting young people who have been looked after as they move towards independence.
For CHILDREN (SCOTLAND) ACT 1995 RESEARCH FINDINGS NO.3 click here

Early Education and Childcare Workforce Survey (2002)

MVA
Contact: Rod Harrison [0131 244 0741]
Survey of characteristics, training and qualifications of early education and childcare workforce.
For FULL REPORT click here
For INTERCHANGE 73 click here

Uptake and Perceptions of Early Years Qualifications and Training (2002)

George Street Research
Contact: Rod Harrison [0131 244 0741]
Study of the perceived advantages and disadvantages of different types of early years qualifications and exploration of the factors that encourage and prohibit early years workers from undertaking training and qualifications.
For INTERCHANGE 65 click here

Home Supervision

Hallett C, Murray C
Contact: Rod Harrison [0131 244 0741]
This study examines the processes and outcomes of home supervision as part of a programme of research on the Children (Scotland) Act 1995. The study is intended to complement the research programme that has been completed on Children's Hearings.
For FULL REPORT click here
For RESEARCH FINDINGS No. 4 click here

Evaluation of MATRIX

Prof G. McIvor, Social Work Research Centre
Contact: Rod Harrison [0131 244 0741]
Evaluation of a 3 year early intervention pilot project - part of the Invest to Save initiative.
For FULL REPORT click here
For INTERCHANGE 77 click here

Resilience Factors

Barnardos
October 2002
This literature review identifies evidence to support the concept that children who are encouraged and helped to develop resilience are better equipped to resist stress and adversity, cope with change and uncertainty, and to recover faster and more completely from traumatic events or episodes. Further practical application of the concept to refine the concept is recommended by the researchers.
For FULL REPORT click here
For INTERCHANGE 78 click here
For EDUCATION DEPARTMENT RESEARCH PRIORITIES providing details of projects to be commissioned by the Department during 2002-04 click here

Effective Interventions

Ongoing Work

Prison Transitional Care Evaluation

Contractor: Stirling University and NFO System Three Social Research
Due Date: August 2004
Contact: Nick Bland [0131 244 2107]
The evaluation of the prison transitional care arrangements in Scotland began in May 2002. The transitional care arrangements are designed to assist the Scottish Prison Service to meet one of the key objectives in the SPS Drugs Strategy: to increase the proportion of identified drug misusers taking part in successful transitional care after release from prison. The study combines a quantitative cohort component with a series of qualitative case studies.

Evaluation of Lloyds TSB Partnership Drugs Initiative

Contractor: Glasgow University
Due Date: February 2005
Contact: Nick Bland [0131 244 2107]
This study has been commissioned to evaluate a number of projects funded by Lloyds TSB Partnership Drugs Initiative (PDI) to tackle the problems of drug misuse in children and young people. The evaluation will aim to identify lessons from PDI projects about effective approaches to improving outcomes for young people affected by drug misuse.

Examining the Injecting Preparation Practices of Intravenous Drug Users

Contractor: Paisley University
Due Date: May 2003
Contact: Nick Bland [0131 244 2107]
This study will examine the injecting practices of a sample of drug users with specific reference to those which could potentially facilitate the transmission of Hepatits C and other bloodborne viruses.

Publications

Review of the Lifeskills Training Drug Education Programme

Strathclyde University
This study reviewed evidence of the effectiveness of the Lifeskills Drug Training and Education Programme developed by Cornell University in the United States in preventing, reducing or delaying drugs use among young people.
Family Support Literature Review
Edinburgh University
This review was commissioned to inform the EIU's work on family support. The literature review examined four aspects of Family support; the support needs of families, development processes involved in family support groups, links between support groups and other types of service and the effects of family support on treatment outcomes.

Hepatitis C: Risks and Prevention Strategies in Injecting Drug Users

Anita Morrison
This review drew on key findings from recent research and surveillance activities that examine Hepatitis C among injecting drug users. Information on Hepatitis C, routes of transmission and the scale of the problem in Scotland are included in the review. Finally, an overview of prevention strategies is included.

Enterprise and Lifelong Learning

Ongoing Work

National Evaluation of Inclusiveness Projects and All-Age Guidance Initiative
Contractor: Segal Quince Wickstead
Due Date: June 2004
Contact: John Tibbitt [0141 242 0260]
This study provides a detailed evaluation of these important initiatives aimed at assisting people to enter appropriate education, training or employment.

National Evaluation of the Supporting Young People into Employment Initiative

Contractor: Segal Quince Wickstead
Due Date: March 2004
Contact Kesi Mahendran [0141 242 5454]
This study is evaluating small-scale supported employment projects and the potential for this model to be used with the inclusiveness project client groups.

Low Attainers and Entry into the Labour Market

Contractor: Dr Linda Croxford, Centre for Educational Sociology, University of Edinburgh
Due Date: March 2003
Contact: John Tibbitt [0141 242 0260]
The study will provide further analysis of the careers of young people leaving school with low levels of attainment, using data from the Scottish School Leavers Survey (SSLS).

Modern Apprenticeships: Completion Rates

Contractor: Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning, Glasgow Caledonian University
Due Date: June 2003
Contact: Louise Lane [0141 242 0262]
This research will look closely at wide- ranging reasons why a significant number of young people do not complete the Modern Apprenticeship qualification, and how the scheme can be improved to attract and keep high numbers of apprentices until completion of the training.

Evaluation of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) Pilots in Scotland (Phase 2)

Contractor: Croxford L, Howieson C, Provan F and Ozga, J: CES, Edinburgh University
Due Date: July 2004
Contact: Vivian Leacock [0141 242 0261]
Phase 2 of the evaluation aims to examine the impact of EMAs on participation and attainment in post 16 education especially amongst young people from low income families. The pilot areas include East Ayrshire, Dundee, Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire.

Motivations to Learn

Due Date: April 2003
Contact: Vivian Leacock [0141 242 0261]
As part of the Executive's commitment in its Lifelong Learning Strategy (February 2003) to develop its evidence base on motivations to learn and barriers to participation, this paper aims to explore the various factors determining individuals' participation in learning.

Evaluation of Digital Learning Communities Initiative

Contractor: DTZ Pieda and NFO System Three
Due Date: August 2003
Contact: Ian Binnie [0141 242 5463]
The Digital Communities initiative is one of four components of the Scottish Executive's Digital Inclusion Strategy. It is intended to tackle digital inclusion by creating 'digital communities' in two deprived areas in Scotland, selected after a competition between local authorities. The evaluation will be concerned with the process of implementation and delivery, with the outcomes obtained, and with the sustainability of any change produced.

Publications

Evaluation of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) Pilot in Scotland (2002)

Croxford L, Howieson C, Ianelli C, Ozga J
Contact: John Tibbitt [0141 242 0260]
Presents the findings from an evaluation of the pilot of Education Maintenance Allowances in Scotland in East Ayrshire. The main aim of the evaluation was to assess the extent to which EMA payments improve post-16 participation, retention and attainment rates, especially among young people from low income families.

Evaluation of the Scottish Union Learning Fund Year One (2000- 2001) (forthcoming March 2003)

Christine Armistead and Neil Shaw (York Consulting Limited)
Contact: Louise Lane [0141 242 0262]
An evaluative piece looking at the first round of the trade union 'learning' projects funded by the SULF. It considered the inputs, outputs, and likely future outputs and impact of the various projects which encouraged work based learning.

Youth Transitions: Patterns of Vulnerability and Processes of Social Inclusion (forthcoming 2003)

Prof. A Furlong, Glasgow University
Contact: John Tibbitt [0141 242 0260]
Cross-cutting research between Enterprise and Lifelong Learning and Social Inclusion research branches and Scottish Enterprise which combines quantitative and qualitative analysis of the Twenty-07 longitudinal dataset to investigate the transitional experiences of young people and the factors associated with vulnerability and social inclusion.

Health and Community Care

Ongoing Work

Evaluation of the Scottish Pilot of the Family Health Nurse

Contractor: Dr B West and C McDuff, Robert Gordon University
Due Date: May 2003
Contact: Sarah Campbell [0131 244 5429]
Study of the implementation and impact of the Family Health Nurse approach to providing family and community focused primary health care nursing services.

Mental Health Law Research Programme

Contact: Angela Hallam [0131 244 2813]
Health and Community Care Research Branch is establishing a programme of research into the operation of mental health law in Scotland. The programme aims to support the implementation of the anticipated new Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act, and to evaluate its operation and impact. A consultation process on the research programme will be carried out between April and July 2003. Responses will be invited to a consultation paper published at the end of March, and an event will be held at the end of May. A complete research programme will be published in August or September 2003.

Prevalence of & Services for People with Learning Disabilities or Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Prisons & Secure Accommodation

Fiona Myers, Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health
Research into the number of people in prison, secure accommodation, and the State Hospital in Scotland who have a learning disability or autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), the means by which people with learning disabilities & ASDs are identified, & how their needs are assessed and met by service providers. The perceptions of those with learning disabilities and ASDs will be explored.

Mental Health Officer Services: Structures and Supports

Dr Allyson McCollam, Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health
The research will explore the structures and supports set in place by local authorities to meet the increasing demands placed on mental health officer services by changes introduced by the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and early preparations for implementation from 2004 of new mental health legislation.

Publications

Direct What? - A Study of Direct Payments to Mental Health Service Users (2002)

Ridley J, Jones L, Scottish Health Feedback
Contact: Sarah Campbell [0131 244 5429]
Study to identify the factors that inhibit the provision of direct payments to people with mental health problems and to explore ways in which their provision can be facilitated.
For FULL REPORT click here
For HEALTH & COMMUNITY CARE RESEARCH FINDINGS No.20 click here

Review of Care Management in Scotland (2002)

Stalker K, Campbell I
Contact: Sarah Campbell [0131 244 5429]
This study identified ways in which local authorities in Scotland are currently using care management to support people at home.
For FULL REPORT click here
FOR HEALTH & COMMUNITY CARE RESEARCH FINDINGS NO.21 click here

Scottish Social Attitudes Survey - Community Care Module

Contractor: National Centre for Social Research
Module of questions on a range of community care issues in the 2001 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey.

National Scottish Survey of Public Attitudes to Mental Health, Well Being and Mental Health Problems

Glendinning R, Rose N, Buchanan T, Hallam A
Contact: Angela Hallam [0131 244 2813]
Survey of people's understanding of mental health and wellbeing and perceptions of and attitudes to these and mental illness. It also examines people's knowledge of services and support for people with mental health problems, their willingness to access services and barriers to their use.
For FULL REPORT click here

Housing and Regeneration

Ongoing Work

Scottish Executive Central Heating Programme: Assessing Impacts on Health

Contractor: University of Edinburgh with NFO System Three
Due Date: 2005
Contact: Rebekah Widdowfield [0131 244 7570]
Research to identify and quantify the impact of the Central Heating and Warm Deal programmes on recipients' health.

Scottish Executive Central Heating Programme: Assessing Impacts on Fuel Poverty

Contractor: Alembic Research
Due Date: 2004
Contact: Rebekah Widdowfield [0131 244 7570]
Research to measure the extent to which the beneficiaries of the Programme are removed from fuel poverty and its effects or have their degree of fuel poverty reduced. First annual report due Summer 2003.

Assessing the Development and Implementation of the Better Neighbourhood Services Fund

Contractor: DTZ Pieda Consulting
Due Date: 2004
Contact: Rebekah Widdowfield [0131 244 7570]
To monitor and assess the development of BNSF at a programme level, to explain processes underpinning the development and implementation of the BNSF, and to identify and share innovations and good practice.

Mediation and Neighbour Disputes

Contractor: University of Stirling
Due Date: Summer 2003
Contact: Richard Evans [0131 244 7625]
To compare the effectiveness and costs of mediation and alternative responses in cases of disputes between neighbours.

Guidance on Rent Guarantee/Deposit Schemes

Contractor: University of York
Due Date: March 2003
Contact: Richard Evans [0131 244 7625]
To provide guidance, based on research evidence, on types of rent guarantee/deposit schemes that would be effective in enabling young people and others of limited means to obtain access to private rented housing.

Lead Tenancies

Contractor: University of York
Due Date: June 2003
Contact: Brad Gilbert (0131 244 7246)
To examine the potential of lead tenancies in improving access to the private rented sector.

Review of RSI Prison Projects

Contractor: University of York
Due Date: April 2003
Contact: Richard Evans [0131 244 7625]
To evaluate the projects for prisoners and ex-offenders that have been funded under the Rough Sleepers Initiative.

Minority Ethnic People and Homelessness in Scotland

Contractor: Heriot Watt University
Due Date: December 2003
Contact: Celia McKenna [0131 244 7558]
See entry in Social Justice Section

Evaluation of People's Juries and People's Panels in Social Inclusion Partnerships

Contractor: RDS Consultancy Services in association with Craigforth and Clarity
Due Date: July 2003
Contact: Nuala Gormley [0131 244 3786]
To evaluate the extent to which People's Panels and People's Juries in SIPs fulfilled their objectives.

Forthcoming Research Studies

Plans for a forward programme of housing and regeneration research for 2003-2004 will be published as part of the Development Department Research Programme in March 2003 and will
be made available on the Scottish Executive
Social Research website at www.scotland.gov.uk/socialresearch .
For further details contact:
Rebekah Widdowfield [0131 244 7570]

Publications

Research on the Private Rented Sector in Scotland (2002)

Houston D, Barr K, Dean J, University of Glasgow
An examination of issues of concern to private tenants and landlords including poor condition and tenancy problems.
For FULL REPORT click here

A Review of the First Year of the Mandatory Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation in Scotland (2002)

Currie H
A review of the first year of the mandatory licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation
For FULL REPORT click here

Gypsies/Travellers in Scotland: the July 2002 twice-yearly count (2003)

Research Consultancy Services
The second in a series of short reports on the twice-yearly counts of Gypsies/Travellers.
For FULL REPORT click here

Child Poverty in Social Inclusion Partnerships (2002)
Kemp P, Dean J, Mackay D, University of Glasgow
An examination of levels of child poverty across Scotland and within SIP areas, and the various initiatives aimed at tackling the problem.
For FULL REPORT click here

Tracking Homelessness: Feasibility Study for Longitudinal Research (forthcoming 2003)

National Centre for Social Research
Examines the feasibility of conducting longitudinal research with homeless people.

Evaluation of the Working for Communities Programme (forthcoming 2003)

DTZ Pieda Consulting
Evaluation of the extent to which the Working for Communities programme as a whole met its objectives.

Mortgage Arrears and Repossessions (2003)

McCallum E, McCaig E, MVA Consultancy
Examination of the nature and extent of mortgage arrears and repossessions and measures taken by lending agents to address these.
For FULL REPORT click here

Legal Studies

Ongoing Work

Minority and Social Diversity in Legal Education in Scotland

Contractor: NFO System Three
Due Date: March 2003
Contact: Catherine Palmer [0131 244 2982]
This project is examining recruitment into law courses within Scottish Universities, and the subsequent career choices made by law students with particular reference to issues related to improving diversity.

Child Contact Centres: An Overview of Users and Workers

Contractor: In-house
Due Date: October 2002
Contact: Dr Anita Morrison [0131 244 5229]
This research will provide an overview of families using child contact centres and will summarise the results of a national telephone survey of workers.

Child Contact Centres: Family and Referrer Expectations and Experiences

Contractor: National Centre for Social Research
Due Date: October 2002
Contact: Debbie Headrick [0131 244 4389]
Preliminary findings from the Child Contact Centre overview research identified the large number of court and solicitor referrals to contact centres. This project is concerned with examining the extent of diverging and converging expectations and experiences of contact centres amongst users and referrers.

Protection from Abuse (Scotland) Act 2001: Baseline Information

Contractor: Kate Cavanagh, Jane Scoular & Claire Connolly
Due Date: March 2003
Contact: Catherine Palmer [0131 244 2982]
The research will analyse relevant cases in the 3 months preceding & subsequent to the introduction of the legislation and through canvassing views of those interacting with the Act (users, the police, fiscals and sheriffs).

Evaluation of the Commercial Court

Researcher: Elaine Samuel
Contact: Debbie Headrick [0131 244 4389]
This project will evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the commercial court to assess whether this model has wider applicability in ordinary cause cases in Scotland. Key informant interviews have been undertaken and data sets obtained from the Scottish Court Service. A final report will be available in May 2003.

Community Legal Services: Reviews of Evidence

Researchers: Blake Stevenson with OPM
Contact: Catherine Palmer [0131 244 2982]
Four reviews are underway to build the evidence base on developing community legal services in Scotland. The reviews cover IT delivery and outreach services, quality assurance schemes in use in the legal information and advice sector in Scotland, the role of non-lawyers in the provision of legal advice and information and contracting community legal services in England and Wales. The reviews will be published in April 2003.

Human Rights Cases in the Scottish Courts

Contact: Fiona MacDonald [0131 244 2094]
The principal aim of the project is to monitor and review the uses and development of human rights law in Scottish courts. The researchers will also be piloting a monitoring system in a sample of Scottish courts, with a view to making recommendations for a nation-wide monitoring system. Such a system would allow for the tracking of cases that make use of human rights legislation. This project will go out to tender shortly and begin in May 2003. A final report will be available in May 2004.

Community Legal Services: needs assessment

Contact: Catherine Palmer [0131 244 2982]
This project will assess the level and nature of community legal aid in 4 or 5 partnership areas using two different methods (proxy models and surveys). These exercises will be followed by focus groups with local stakeholders. Reports for individual partnerships will be produced in the course of the project. A final report to the Scottish Executive including the key results and recommendations for conducting future needs assessment exercises will be published in December 2003.

Evaluation of Legal Aid Fixed Fees

Contact: Debbie Headrick [0131 244 4389]
Research is planned to examine the impact of the introduction of legal aid fixed fees. It is likely that the project will examine the impact on summary criminal legal aid expenditure and on key participants and stakeholders. This evaluation will be commissioned in summer 2003.

National Survey of Employment Tribunal Applications: Scottish booster

Contact: Anita Morrison [0131 244 5229]
A Scottish booster to this GB-wide survey is being commissioned from the Department for Trade and Industry (DTI). This involves 700 interviews with random samples of applicants and employers. Information to be collected includes characteristics of the applicants, employers, and the dispute, use of procedures, patterns of advice and representation and the tribunal outcome. There is also scope for comparaisons between Scotland and England/Wales. The data will be available to the Legal Studies Research Team in autumn 2003.

Child Welfare Hearings

Contact: Debbie Headrick [0131 244 4389]
Work is underway to scope out an evaluation of the operation of Child Welfare Hearings. This will build on a feasibility study (recently completed) which identified some of the methodological and practical matters to address in a full scale evaluation. Details of project requirements are still under discussion with policy clients, but it is likely that there will be a number of elements, involving evaluations of process and outcomes.

Publications

Voice of the Child: Feasibility Study (2002)

Tisdall K, Marshall K, Cleland A
Contact: Debbie Headrick [0131 244 4389[
This study investigates ways in which the views of children are sought, accessed directly & taken into account, in accordance with spirit of section 6 of Children (Scotland) Act 1995.
For FULL REPORT click here

The Physical Chastisement of Children

Contractor: NFO System Three
Contact: Catherine Palmer [0131 244 2982]
This project concerns the generation of information on parental attitudes to and prevalence of the physical chastisement of children in Scotland.

The Characteristics of People with Dementia who are Users and Non-Users of the Legal System: A Feasibility Study

Contractor: Heather Wilkinson & Anne Mason
Contact: Fiona MacDonald [0131 244 2094]
The study provides information on use of the legal system by dementia sufferers and barriers to the system for adults with an incapacity.
For FULL REPORT click here

Vulnerable Adults: Analysis of Consultation Responses

Contractor: Department of Public Health, Glasgow University
Contact: Dr Fiona MacDonald [0131 244 2094]
The purpose of this research was to provide a comprehensive analysis of consultation responses on vulnerable adults.
For FULL REPORT click here

Evaluation of the Pilot In-Court Advice Project: Phase 2 (2002)

Elaine Samuel
This project collected data on the operation of the in-court advice project, and assessed its structural role in relation to wider civil justice resources and systems operating in Edinburgh.
For FULL REPORT click here

Enforcement of Civil Obligations: Consultation Analysis

Contractor: Blake Stevenson Ltd
Contact: Catherine Palmer [0131 244 2982]
Research to provide a comprehensive analysis of consultation responses on the enforcement of civil obligations.
For FULL REPORT click here

Local Government

Ongoing Work

Management Needs Resource Analysis (MNRA)

In-house report
Due Date: March 2003
Contact: Gillian Lancaster [0131 244 0469]
Consultation with 60 Local Government Middle Managers on their perceived needs for further guidance and support to the new statutory duty of Best Value.

Forthcoming Research Studies

Survey of Candidates in 2003 Local Government Elections

Supporting proposals within the Local Governance White Paper 2003 this survey will look at the profile and backgrounds of Scottish Council candidates. Will be followed up with a survey of Councillors to support the development of a remuneration package for Councillors.

Evaluation of the Small Business Rates Relief Scheme

Independent review of the newly introduced Small Business Rates Relief Scheme including a sample survey of small and large businesses.

Publications

Community Planning in Scotland: Progress in Developing Community Planning in Scotland's 32 Community Planning Partnerships (2001)

NFO System Three Social Research
Report of postal survey which covered membership of Community Planning Partnerships, developing the Community Plan, partnership working, involving communities, and monitoring progress.
For FULL REPORT click here

Understanding Community Planning at the Community Planning Partnership Level

Contractor: RDS Consultancy Services
Case study research to reveal understanding and commitment to Community Planning, how effectively it is being progressed, future hopes and perception of partnership priorities.
For FULL REPORT click here

Capacity Building for Community Planning

Contractor: Eglington
The Community Planning Task Force (CPTF) Scotland commissioned this study in 2002 to research the capacity building requirements of Community Planning, with reference to the training and development needs of staff directly concerned with developing and progressing Community Planning. The study was expected to indicate what sort of training and other development work needs to be done to progress Community Planning.
For FULL REPORT click here

Rural Affairs

Ongoing work

Scoping Study on Older People in Rural Scotland

Contractor: Dr. Mauthner, Arkleton Centre
Due Date: Spring 2003
Contact: Juliet Harvey [0131 244 6631]
The study builds on the analysis of older people from the Scottish Household Survey, and will investigate the experience of older people in rural areas, both in Scotland and in Nordic countries, and assess their contribution to rural communities in Scotland. It will identify examples of innovative practices as well as information gaps to be addressed by future work.

Innovative Ways of Delivering Services in Rural Scotland: A Good Practice Guide

Contractor: Jon Pickering
Due Date: May 2003
Contact: Sharon Reid [0131 244 6500]
The aim of the study is to help service providers, local communities and voluntary groups, through the use of real case studies, to think about new ways of delivering services to rural and remote areas in Scotland. The study looks at a number of themes, including sharing premises/staff, mobile facilities and the use of new technology, in addition to looking at projects that are community run. The study highlights that there is no one solution, rather it serves to provide examples of others' successful approaches.

Publications

Researching Women in Rural Scotland (2002)

Samuel E (editor)
This report describes the proceedings of a conference organised by the Scottish Executive and held in Inverness on 1 June 2001. The conference was organised to promote research on women and gender issues in rural Scotland and was part of a wider consultation exercise undertaken by the Scottish Executive Equality Unit with community and equality groups to identify their needs, interests and concerns.
For FULL REPORT click here

Social Inclusion in Rural Areas: Innovative Projects for Young People (2002)

Bain E
The study was carried out following the publication of the 'Poverty and Social Exclusion in Rural Scotland' and 'Services in Rural Scotland' by Scottish Executive. These reports raised a number of issues relating to social exclusion and young people in rural communities, and this study was carried out as a preliminary review of rural youth projects. Specifically the study sought to gather information on innovative community and policy responses to problems faced by young people living in rural areas.
For FULL REPORT click here

Review of International Best Practice in Service Delivery to Remote and Rural Areas (2002)

Rennie F W, Greller W, Mckay M
The study reviewed international examples of good practice in service provision to remote and rural areas. The review examined best practice case studies from Europe, North America and Australia, and described a number of examples of best practice that may be transferable to remote and rural areas of Scotland. The research showed that best practice case studies demonstrated an early commitment to the use of community survey techniques, local consultation, and an open involvement in the planning process for the design and implementation of service delivery. The study concludes that Scotland is ahead of many comparable countries in the innovative development of rural services.
For FULL REPORT click here

Availability of Services in Rural Scotland (2002)

Both the 'Services in Rural Scotland' and 'Poverty and Social Exclusion in Rural Scotland' reports pointed to the need for service providers to consult with local communities about the appropriate level and method of service provision. To build a better picture of the availability of services in rural Scotland, this report utilised new ways of measuring current service provision by using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. The report includes illustrative maps for 20 key services, known as important to rural communities, to illustrate their geographic distribution across Scotland.
RURAL AFFAIRS CONTACT: Juliet Harveyjuliet.harvey@scotland.gov.uk[0131 244 6631]

Transport

Ongoing Work

Monitoring National Minimum Concessionary Fares

Contractor: Colin Buchanan & Partners
Due Date: 2003/2004
Contact: David Seaman [0131 244 7372]
To establish current and future patterns of concession use, before and after the introduction of a national minimum in October 2002. It will provide behavioural information as well as data on the extent of use.

Children's Attitudes to Sustainable Transport

Contractor: Derek Halden Consultancy
Contact: Gill Clark [0131 244 6547]
To review current education provision on the role transport plays in the environment and how children's attitudes and subsequent travel behaviour are shaped from a young age.

Publications

Young People and Transport (2002)

MORI
Research to explore needs and issues affecting young people's travel and transport, particularly in rural or peri-urban areas.
For FULL REPORT click here
For RESEARCH FINDINGS 155 click here

Bus Passenger Satisfaction Survey (forthcoming 2003)

Colin Buchanan & Partners
Contact: David Seaman [0131 244 7372]
Results of the first two surveys carried out in May and November 2002 to establish levels of satisfaction by bus users in regard to many elements of bus travel.

Scottish Household Survey

The Scottish Household Survey is a major survey of the Scottish population, designed to provide representative information on the characteristics, composition and behaviour of Scottish households and the adult population, both nationally and at a more local level.

A new contract has been awarded to MORI Scotland and NFO Social Research to continue running the survey for the next four years. Questionnaire content is reviewed each year; a new questionnaire is currently being piloted and will be introduced in April 2003.

Publications

The latest Scottish Household Survey annual report Scotland's People: Results from the 2001 Scottish Household Survey (Volume 5: Annual Report) and accompanying technical report Scotland's People: Results of the 2001 Scottish Household Survey (Volume 6: Technical Report) were published in November 2002.

The Annual Report covers a wide range of topics to allow links to be made between different policy areas, including many relevant to social inclusion; for example disability, housing, involvement in community and access to services. It includes analysis by age and gender.

Hard copies are available from The Stationery Office Bookshop, 71 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9AZ. (tel: 0870 606 55 66 or view their web site at www.tsonline.co.uk)

For further information about the survey contact: The Scottish Household Survey Research Team, Social Research, Area 1-F, Victoria Quay, tel. 0131-244-8420, e-mail: shs@scotland.gov.uk

Social Research Contacts

Social Justice - Nicola Edge ( nicola.edge@scotland.gov.uk , 0131 244 7371) Social Justice Research, Scottish Executive, 1F, Victoria Quay, EH6 6QQ
Chief Scientist Office - Peter Craig ( peter.craig@scotland.gov.uk , 0131 244 2077) Chief Scientist Office, GE10, St Andrew's House, Regent Road, EH1 3DG
Civic Participation and Consultation - Alison Platts ( alison.platts@scotland.gov.uk , 0131 244 4315) Civic Participation and Consultation, Scottish Executive, 1WR, St Andrew's House, Regent Road, EH1 3DG
Criminal Justice - Joe Curran ( joe.curran@scotland.gov.uk , 0131 244 2118) Criminal Justice Research, Scottish Executive, 1W, St Andrew's House, Regent Road, EH1 3DG
Education and Young People - Rod Harrison ( rod.harrison@scotland.gov.uk , 0131 244 0741) Information, Analysis and Communication Division, Education Department, Scottish Executive, 1B, Victoria Quay, EH6 6QQ
Effective Interventions - Nick Bland ( nick.bland@scotland.gov.uk , 0131 244 2107) Effective interventions Unit, Scottish Executive, 3ER, St Andrew's House, Regent Road, EH1 3DG
Enterprise & Lifelong Learning - John Tibbitt ( john.tibbitt@scotland.gov.uk , 0141 242 0260) Enterprise & Lifelong Learning Research, Scottish Executive, 1st Floor, Meridian Court, Cadogan Street, Glasgow, G2 6AT
General (including Scottish Household Survey) - Karen MacNee ( karen.macnee@scotland.gov.uk , 0131 244 7557), Scottish Executive, 3WR, St, Andrews' House, Regent Road, EH1 3DG
Health and Community Care - Sarah Campbell ( sarah.campbell@scotland.gov.uk , 0131 244 5429), Health and Community Care Research, Scottish Executive, 2ER, St Andrew's House, Regent Road, EH1 3DG
Housing and Regeneration - Rebekah Widdowfield ( rebekah.widdowfield@scotland.gov.uk ,
0131 244 7570) 1F, Housing and Regeneration Research, Scottish Executive, Victoria Quay, EH6 6QQ
Legal Studies - Catherine Palmer ( catherine.palmer@scotland.gov.uk , 0131 244 2982), Civil Law Research, Scottish Executive, Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, EH11 3XD
Local Government - Gillian Lancaster ( gillian.lancaster@scotland.gov.uk , 0131 244 0376) Local Government Research, Scottish Executive, 2J, Victoria Quay, EH6 6QQ
Rural - Juliet Harvey ( juliet.harvey@scotland.gov.uk , 0131 244 6631), Rural Affairs Research, Scottish Executive, 242 Pentland House, 47 Robb's Loan, EH14 1TY
Transport - Hamish Clark ( hamish.clark@scotland.gov.uk , 0131 244 7559), Transport Research, Scottish Executive, 2C, Victoria Quay, EH6 6QQ
Social Research Contacts
Publication Enquiries - If you wish further copies of this Research Bulletin or have any enquiries about the listed publications, please contact: Lorraine Curran, 3WR, St Andrew's House, Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG (tel: 0131 244 7560 or email: lorraine.curran@scotland.gov.uk )
Scottish Executive Social Research Web Site - This document and many other research publications are available in electronic format and are accessible from the website: www.scotland.gov.uk/socialresearch
Scottish Executive Social Research Publications - Paper copies of full reports are available from The Stationery Office Bookshop, 71 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9AZ. (Tel: 0870 606 5566 or view their web site at www.tsonline.co.uk)