Show Notes
In this episode of the Fraser of Allander podcast, Mairi Spowage is joined by Ed Roddis, Head of Public Service Research at Deloitte, and Lesley Smillie, Senior Partner for Edinburgh at Deloitte, to discuss the latest State of the State Scotland report. Together they explore how people in Scotland feel about public services, what senior leaders are saying about reform, and what the findings mean in a Scottish election year. From cost of living and NHS pressures to social care, public satisfaction and the role of AI in reform, this is a wide-ranging conversation about the future of Scotland’s public services.
This episode is the final one in a series partnering Deloitte with the Fraser of Allander Institute. In this series expect lively debate, expert insights, and thought-provoking discussions that will reshape the conversation around Scottish economic growth. This Scottish-focused initiative builds upon Deloitte’s UK-wide Growth 35 programme, painting a bold vision for a thriving UK economy by 2035.
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