Scottish Government

Tuesday 12/05/2009

Evaluation of the Mandatory Drug Testing of Arrestees Pilot [Research]

Findings of a process evaluation and cost effectiveness analysis of the three Mandatory Drug Testing of Arrestees pilot schemes in Scotland

Evaluation of the Mandatory Drug Testing of Arrestees Pilot - Research Findings [Research]

Findings of a process evaluation and cost effectiveness analysis of the three Mandatory Drug Testing of Arrestees pilot schemes in Scotland

Guide to Developing Consortia [People and Society]

Developing Consortia is a guide to the legal issues involved in establishing consortia. The guide has been developed for social enterprises and other third sector organisations in Scotland. It has a specific focus on supporting organisations that want to enter the public service delivery market, although the legal issues covered in the guide are of a generic nature.

Specialist Disability Employability Programme - Consortium Working [People and Society]

The Scottish Government has commissioned a suite of guidance publications which are aimed at those organisations seeking to deliver public services; the latest of these guides is “Developing Consortia” which has a specific focus on supporting social enterprises and other third sector organisations within Scotland that want to enter the public service delivery market.

Statistical Bulletin: Crime and Justice Series: Firearm Certificates Statistics, Scotland, 2008 [Law, Order and Public Safety]

A summary of the number of firearm and shotgun certificates granted, renewed and revoked over the past decade at a police force and Scotland level.

Monday 11/05/2009

Independent Inquiry into Abuse at Kerelaw Residential School and Secure Unit [People and Society]

Jointly commissioned report by the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council of the Independent Inquiry into Abuse at Kerelaw Residential School and Secure Unit

Partnership Matters [Education and Training]

Partnership Matters - A Guide to Local Authorities, NHS Boards and Voluntary Organisations on Supporting Students with Additional Needs in Colleges and Universities in Scotland

Scottish Marine Bill Regulatory Impact Assessment Independent Report by ABP Mer on behalf of Scottish Government [Environment]

Scottish Marine Bill Regulatory Impact Assessment Independent Report by ABP Mer on behalf of Scottish Government

The Adoption Agencies (Scotland) Regulations 2009: Scottish Government Response to Consultation [People and Society]

Consultation report on the Adoption Agencies (Scotland) Regulations

The Adoption Support Services and Allowances (Scotland) Regulations: Scottish Government Response to Consultation [People and Society]

Consultation report on the Adoption Support Services and Allowances (Scotland) Regulations.

The Marine (Scotland) Bill: Final Regulatory Impact Assessment [Environment]

The Marine (Scotland) Bill: Final Regulatory Impact Assessment

Friday 08/05/2009

Experiences of the Early Implementation of the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act, 2003: A Cohort Study - Research Findings [Research]

These research findings summarise the report exploring the experiences of service users, their carers, and a range of service professionals living and working with the new Act and compare experiences of the new Act with expectations expressed prior to the implementation of the new Act. The report identifies a number of issues for future development of mental health law and the involvement of service users

Experiences of the Early Implementation of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act, 2003: A Cohort Study [Research]

This report explores the experiences of service users, their carers, and a range of service professionals living and working with the new Act and compare experiences of the new Act with expectations expressed prior to the implementation of the new Act. The report identifies a number of issues for future development of mental health law and the involvement of service users

Scoping Study: Linguistic Access to Education for Deaf Pupils and Students in Scotland: Executive Summary [People and Society]

Summary of Scoping Study: Linguistic Access for Education for Deaf Pupils and Students in Scotland

Thursday 07/05/2009

Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland: Policy and Action Plan 2009-2011 [Health and Community Care]

This policy and action plan outlines the Government's plans for mental health improvement for the period 2009-2011.

Wednesday 06/05/2009

Education and Lifelong Learning Research Findings No.46/2009: Production of case studies of the delivery of skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work [Research]

highlight good practice in delivering practical, applied or vocational learning provision for all pupils

Education and Lifelong Learning Research Findings No47/2009 Production of Case Studies of Flexible Learning and Support Packages for Young People who Require More Choices and More Chances [Research]

This research findings summarises practice in flexible learning and support packages for groups requiring more choices and more chances.

Production of Case Studies of Flexible Learning and Support Packages for Young People who Require More Choices and More Chances [Research]

This report summarises practice in flexible learning and support packages for groups requiring more choices and more chances.

Production of Case Studies of the Delivery of Skills for Learning, Skills for Life and Skills for Work [Education and Training]

This report summarises the main themes to emerge from a study to highlight good practice in delivering practical, applied or vocational learning provision for all pupils.

Review of Nursing in the Community in Scotland: Baseline Study: Key Findings and Next Steps [Health and Community Care]

Information leaflet.