Communities Scotland [SEP] inception
Communities Scotland
Communities Scotland was an executive agency of the Scottish Government from 2001 to 2008. The Agency was responsible for housing, homelessness, communities and regeneration throughout Scotland.
Communities Scotland was headquartered in Edinburgh with 8 area offices throughout Scotland.
Communities Scotland was disbanded on 1 April 2008, when most of its responsibilities transferred to the Housing and Regeneration directorate of the Scottish Government. The Scottish Housing Regulator was formed to take over the work of Communities Scotland's Regulation and Inspection division.
History.
Communities Scotland
, operating in the most-deprived communities, could improve health through enhanced social cohesion, and working with Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus on such issues, drew him back to Scotland. GCU's Yunus Centre has attracted international attention and substantial research funding since its inception, most notably from the UK's Research Councils, the Wellcome Trust and the National Institute for Health Research.
Contributions.
Contributions Using 'willingness to pay' to value the benefits of health care.
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