USEFUL LINKS
Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics: www.sns.gov.uk
The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation ( SIMD): identifies the most deprived areas across Scotland. The SIMD 2006 was published on 17 October 2006 and is an update to the SIMD 2004. A general report, background data, technical reports, statistical compendium and background information are all available on the SIMD website at www.scotland.gov.uk/SIMD
Scottish Executive Statistics: The aim of the statistical service in the Scottish Executive is to provide relevant and reliable statistical information, analysis and advice that meets the needs of government, business and the people of Scotland. www.scotland.gov.uk/Stats
ScotStat: ScotStat is a network for users and providers of Scottish official statistics. It aims to improve communication amongst those interesed in particular statistics and facilitate the setting up of working groups on specific statistical issues. www.scotland.gov.uk/scotstat
The General Register Office for Scotland: Scotland's Census Results Online ( SCROL): This website has been created as part of an initiative to encourage the use of, and widen access to, the results of the 2001 Census in Scotland. www.scrol.gov.uk/
Information Services Division NHSScotland ISD Online: ISD is Scotland 's national organisation for health information, statistics and IT services. Few other countries have information which combines high quality data, consistency, national coverage and the ability to link data to allow patient-based analysis and follow up. www.isdscotland.org/
Neighbourhood Statistics Service: The Neighbourhood Statistics Service for England and Wales was launched in February 2001 by the Office for National Statistics in partnership with central and local Government. www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/ The main ONS site is available at: www.statistics.gov.uk
National Assembly for Wales: The Statistical Directorate's pages collect, process, interpret and publish information about Wales, and promote its use in decision making within government and beyond. www.wales.gov.uk/keypubstatisticsforwales/index.htm/
National Statistics Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency: NISRA is the principal source of official information on Northern Ireland's population and socio-economic conditions. http://www.nisra.gov.uk/
The Northern Ireland Neighbourhood Information Service ( NINIS) is available at: www.ninis.nisra.gov.uk
For further information on the Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics please visit www.sns.gov.uk