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Objective One
Scheme that aims to reduce deprivation in the European Union's most affected areas. Partly funded by the EU, and partly by national governments, Objective One targets the highest priority areas in the union - defined as those where per capita gross domestic product is less than 75% of the EU average. Cornwall, much of Wales, South Yorkshire and Merseyside are included in the scheme's current round.
See also: structural funds
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Useful link: objective one partnership for Cornwall and Scilly - objective oneOffice for the Scottish Charities Regulator (OSCR or Oscar)
New body set up by the Scottish Executive to regulate charities in Scotland as part of a series of reforms of Scottish charity law. Oscar will be registering charities for the first time - the charity commission has never covered Scotland.
Big issue: charity reform
Useful link: Office for the Scottish Charities Regulator Online giving
Donating to a charity via its website, or a generic website which handles donations for a number of charities, by entering credit card or bank details. The Charities Aid Foundation takes online donations for nearly 2,500 charities.
Big issue: the internet and information technology
Useful link: Institute of Fundraising Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted)
Created in 1992, Ofsted inspects schools and local education authorities in England.
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Useful link: Ofsted Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Formerly the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions. The department no longer handles transport, but is responsible for housing, regeneration and elections.
Useful link: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister Out of area treatment (Oats)
One-off treatments relating to emergency or specialist episodes carried out in an NHS setting that is outside the patient's home health authority and that is not covered by existing service agreements. Often occurs when holidaymakers require urgent treatment. Each recorded Oat results in the financial allocation to the home health authority being adjusted downwards, and that of the health authority in which the treatment is carried out being adjusted upwards.
Big issue: public finances
Useful link: NHS guidance - out of area treatments and specialised services (pdf) Out of town development
The practice of building new retail and leisure facilities in cheap locations outside traditional community centres. Blamed by some for running down high streets and diminishing the distinctive character of towns and cities.
Big issue: urban design
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Useful link: Urban and Economic Development Group Outpatient
A patient who attends hospital for treatment, consultation and advice but does not require a stay in hospital.
Big issue: NHS quality and performance
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Useful link: national audit office report - Inpatient and Outpatient Waiting in the NHS (pdf) Outsourcing
Awarding a contract to a private, public or voluntary sector organisation to supply a service previously run by a public sector body such as a council or hospital.
Big issue: the future for public services
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Useful link: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - procurement review
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