ACROSS SCOTLANDThick skin and boundless energy: life as a Scottish councillor
With an influx of new, young councillors expected in May 2007. we asked current elected members to share their thoughts on the highs and lows of the job and to offer advice to the next generation of community warriors. Developing Scotland's leaders
Future leaders of Scottish local government are being taken through a journey of self-awareness and improvement aimed at helping them develop the skills and qualities needed to drive forward transformation in their organisations. Disability Equality Duty - how it affects local authorities
From 4 December all public authorities in Scotland have to develop policies, procedures and services that not only combat discrimination but actively promote disability equality. Find out what it means for councils and help available in implementing the duty. Knowledge management experiences sought for survey
Opinions and experiences of knowledge management within Scottish local authorities are being sought for research being carried out at Robert Gordon University. EVENTSDisabilty Equality Duty: Countdown to December 2006 - 10 November 2006, Glasgow
The Disability Equality Duty lays a requirement on all public bodies to promote equality of opportunity between disabled people and other people. As part of the duty, all public bodies must publish their Disability Equality Schemes by 4th December 2006. This event will provide practical guidance and assistance for public bodies in the run-up to the compliance deadline. Focused workshops will provide forums for sharing practical knowledge, as well as identifying and disseminating good practice. LATEST RESOURCESScottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2006
A Shared Approach to Building a Better Scotland
Clinical Patient Pathways - a Case Study  | ABOUT THE IMPROVEMENT SERVICE The Improvement Service is committed to improving the efficiency, quality and accountability of public services in Scotland through learning, sharing knowledge and delivering improvement solutions. It is a partnership between the Scottish Executive, COSLA and SOLACE. WANT TO APPEAR IN THIS NEWSLETTER? The Improvement Service is always looking for examples of good practice and innovation within Scottish local government. If you would like your work to be highlighted by the Improvement Service, please email listen@improvementservice.org.uk |
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