Links to other websites

Policy

Disclosure Scotland can provide information and advice on all aspects of criminal record checks.
Government policy on housing, planning, devolution, regional and local government in England can be seen on the Communities and Local Government website.
Her Majesty's Treasury website provides up to date information on UK treasury issues.
The Improvement Service focuses on improving the efficiency, quality and accountability of public services in Scotland
The Joint Improvement Team (JIT) was established in late 2004 to work with and assist local health and social care partnerships across Scotland.

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC): research funding and training agency addressing economic and social concerns.
The King's Fund is a charity that focuses on health in London but its website does have a number of online resources (including free publications, briefings, articles and links) that are of interest to those throughout the UK.

For information on registering housing support services, inspection and regulation through the Care Commission in Scotland
Regulation of Registered Social Landlords and Housing Departments through Communities Scotland
Regulation of charities: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator
Regulation of the social service workforce in Scotland through the Scottish Social Services Council
For issues to do with Freedom of Information, the Scottish Information Commissioner has a website.

Page updated on Tuesday 19th February 2008