Scottish Government

The Saren Dixon Partnership
Jo Armstrong, Lesley Bloomer, Diane Dixon and Jane Saren
Scottish Government Social Research
2009

ISBN 978 0 7559 7585 3 (Web only publication)

This document is also available in pdf format (988k)

CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Context
Aims and objectives
Methodology
Main findings
Main conclusions
Recommendations

1 INTRODUCTION
External review
Aim and objectives
The Scottish Drugs Forum

2 POLICY CONTEXT
The Scottish Government Concordat
'The Road to Recovery'
Alcohol and Drugs Delivery Reform Group

3 METHODOLOGY
Our approach
Research
Key issues

4 GOVERNANCE
Financial controls and audit
Conclusions and recommendations

5 PERFORMANCE IN PROVIDING VALUE FOR MONEY 2004-2008
What is meant by value for money?
Inputs and economy - staffing and premises
Outputs and Effectiveness
Conclusions and recommendations

6 SDF'S FUTURE ROLE IN RELATION TO 'THE ROAD TO RECOVERY'
Development of 'The Road to Recovery' Strategy
Implementing 'The Road to Recovery'
Conclusions and recommendations

7 SDF'S FUTURE ROLE IN USER INVOLVEMENT
Introduction
Research findings
Conclusions

ANNEX 1. RATIONALE FOR METHODOLOGY
ANNEX 2. LIST OF DOCUMENTS USED IN THE RESEARCH
ANNEX 3. STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS AND FOCUS GROUPS
ANNEX 4. INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR STAKEHOLDER SURVEY
ANNEX 5. CODES FOR ANALYSIS OF STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS
ANNEX 6. BRIEFING SHEET FOR FOCUS GROUPS WITH SERVICE USERS
ANNEX 7. RESEARCH ETHICS
ANNEX 8. DELIVERY AGAINST STRATEGIC PLAN TARGETS FOR SDF ACTIVITIES FOR 2006/07 and 2007/08

Table of Figures
Figure 1. Approach to the Review
Figure 2. SDF Income 04 - 08
Figure 3. SDF Sources of Income
Figure 4. Split of Core and Non-Core Income
Figure 5. SDF's costs 2004-08
Figure 6. Achievement against targets in 2006-09 Strategic Plan
Figure 7. Progress against key strategic priorities set out in Strategic Plan 2006-09.
Figure 8. Achievement against target for regional UI work during 07-08
Figure 9. Views of trainees about the AWTP

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.