In summer 2010 the Scottish Government consulted on outline proposals for a Bill on self-directed support. This discussion document, together with the draft Bill which accompanies it, comprises the second

Skills for Care and Development, the Sector Skills Council for people working in the social care, children and young people’s sector in the UK, has published its Annual Report.

An evaluation of the Scottish Recovery Network’s effectiveness with respect to achieving its objectives of raising awareness of recovery in mental health, developing an evidence base for recovery interventions, building

A survey examined the role and mandate of children’s ombudspersons in Europe in safeguarding and promoting children’s rights.

This is a joint Scottish Government and CoSLA statement which is addressed to anyone who has a role in improving outcomes for an individual, families or communities experiencing problematic drug

The link between socio-economic circumstances and health is well known, and has been widely investigated, with deprivation found to be a key factor for a variety of health outcomes. One

The housing challenges that will face young people in 2020 and the likely influences on their housing options. This paper, commissioned as part of JRF’s programme on young people and

Clarification of the role and function of the Chief Social Work Officer will support local authorities and elected members in ensuring that this statutory post not only enhances professional leadership

This report investigates the financial capacity of Local Authorities and Registered Social Landlords to build new social rented homes.