8. Inequalities

 

8. Inequalities

Last updated | 23/03/2012

This page provides a list of evidence to support Local Outcome 8 - our communities and people experiencing inequalities will have improved quality of life, life chances and health and is listed by Service.

• Chief Executive's Service
• Education & Children's Services
• Housing & Community Care
• The Environment Service

Chief Executive's Service

Document	Description
Housing & Health Committee	The remit of the Committee is to exercise our functions as a Social Work Authority and Social Landlord in respect of Adult Care, housing standards and homelessness

Education & Children's Services

Document	Description
Chief Social Work Officer Annual Report 2010/11 [pdf – 1mb]	This report provides the Council with the Chief Social Work Officer’s view on the effective functioning of social work and social care services within Perth and Kinross.
Community Learning & Development Strategy 2009-2012 [pdf - 623kb]	This strategy sets out our vision for community learning and development and outlines a way forward based on partnership working and shared values.
HMIe and Care Commission Inspections – summary report [pdf – 411kb]	This report provides an overview of the key findings of inspections carried out over 2010/11 and sets out our approach to implementing improvement actions.
National Pilot – How Good Is Our Culture & Sport [pdf – 322kb]	We were invited by the Scottish Government and the Voice of Chief Officers of Culture and Leisure (VOCAL) to participate in the national pilot of a draft quality improvement framework for culture and sport services in Scotland.
Standards and Quality in Schools, Pre-School Centres and Community Learning and Development – various summary reports	The inspections and reviews carried out are central parts of the approach to quality improvement in Scottish education. Regular reports are submitted to the Executive Sub-Committee of Lifelong Learning Committee setting out the key findings and areas for improvement following inspections of schools, pre-school centres and community learning and development services.

Housing & Community Care

Document	Description
Drug and Alcohol Action Team Partnership Strategy 2008 – 2011 [pdf – 6mb]	The Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) Partnership produced a 3 year strategy for the Perth and Kinross area to consolidate the Partnership’s commitment to the Community Planning process.
Evaluation of Alcohol Diversion Pilot Project – Progress Report [pdf – 335kb]	This report provides an update on the progress achieved by the Alcohol Diversion Pilot project for young people in North Muirton and Highland Perthshire established in April 2010 and proposals for future development.
Fuel Poverty Statement [pdf – 1.6mb]	We have a responsibility to prepare Local Housing Strategies that ensure as far as reasonably practicable that persons do not live in fuel poverty.
Learning Disability Best Value Review [pdf – 1mb]	The report updates on the completion of the Best Value Review of Learning Disabilities Services Implementation Plan and evidences the significant improvements that have been achieved in services for adults with Learning Disabilities and their carers’.
Perth & Kinross Adult Protection Committee Biennial Report 2008 – 2010 [pdf – 556kb]	This report advises of the Adult Protection Committee Biennial Report on Adult Support and Protection activities within Perth and Kinross required of all Adult Protection Committees in Scotland.
Perth & Kinross Violence Against Woman - Towards an Integrated Strategy - Addressing Violence Against Women 2010-13 [pdf – 2mb]	The Perth & Kinross Violence Against Women Partnership is a multi-agency group with membership from the statutory and voluntary sector. A key aspect of this plan is to prevent violence against women across key organisations and communities.
Re-Inspection of the Homeless Service by The Scottish Housing Regulator [pdf - 314kb]	The report recommends action on findings of the Scottish Housing Regulator’s re-inspection of the Homeless Service in June 2010.

The Environment Service

Document	Description
Employability Strategy and Action Plan – April 2008 [pdf – 137kb]	This strategy and plan aims to improve access to employability services and opportunities for sustained employment for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups and individuals.

To obtain a copy of any document that is not available on the website, or to find out more information, please contact:

Service	Telephone	Email
Chief Executive's Service	01738475046	chiefexec@pkc.gov.uk
Education & Children's Services	01738476200	ecsgeneralenquiries@pkc.gov.uk
Housing & Community Care	01738476000	housinginfo@pkc.gov.uk
The Environment Service	01738476476	es@pkc.gov.uk