Reading Time: 6 minutesConsiders whether the UK Government will recognise Scottish gender recognition, and what the process for that is
Category: People & Communities
Guest blog: What can we learn from the COVID-19 response in supporting migrant and minority ethnic populations?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis guest blog summarises the findings from an expert review for the Scottish Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) Learning and Evaluation Oversight Group. The study was led
How do you design a public (national care) service?
Reading Time: 13 minutesThe concept of “co-design” has been prominent in Stage 1 scrutiny of the National Care Service. This blog discusses the co-design approach, using the NCS as an example.
Displaced Ukrainians in Scotland – seven months on
Reading Time: 8 minutesA look at the Scottish Government’s involvement in the Homes for Ukraine Scheme six months after it was established.
Dàrna dachaighean ann an Alba – fìrinnean, figearan agus poileasaidh
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog provides and overview of facts, figures and policy on second homes.
The Scottish Government’s planned evictions moratorium – background information
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog provides background on the Scottish Government’s planned evictions moratorium.
The Scottish Government’s planned rent freeze – background
Reading Time: 10 minutes(Please note there is a new blog on this topic, published on 9 June 2023). Last updated: 3 October 2022 On 6 September 2022, the
What is ethical commissioning and why does it matter?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog explores ethical commissioning as part of the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill.
The National Care Service will be here soon…or will it?
Reading Time: 9 minutesThis extended blog will have a brief look inside the National Care Service Bill, now it’s arrived and consider what’s in it, and, perhaps more interestingly, what is not.
Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill – looking ahead to Stage 3
Reading Time: 17 minutesAn extended blogpost on the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill, looking ahead to Stage 3.