Information SourcesInformation Sources
This section provides descriptions of, and links to, quality assured websites containing a wealth of information of relevance to local government. Some are freely available, some require registration and/or a paid subscription. If you have suggestions for others to add to this list - please email details to listen@improvementservice.org.uk
Information Sources
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The Annual Business Survey
The Annual Business Survey (ABS), formerly the Annual Business Inquiry (ABI), is the Office for National Statistics (ONS) financial information survey. The survey samples UK Businesses, and other related establishments, according to their employment size and industry sector. The statistics produced help to improve the overall quality of national accounts and the measurement of gross domestic product (GDP).
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The Knowledge Network
A national online knowledge service for health and social care provided by NHS Education for Scotland. Formerly the NHS Scotland e-Library, it provides access to thousands of journals, electronic books, databases, policy documents, reviews, guidelines and evidence-based practice resources on health, social care and public management issues. Access to much of the content is free for local authority staff.
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UKauthorITy.com
News and information service for local e-government. It contains news of Scottish e-government initiatives, plus case studies and events.
