In October 2023, the First Minister announced annual funding of £100 million to help reduce inpatient and day-case waiting lists by an estimated 100,000 patients over three years
East Kilbride 's MSP has welcomed the announcement of £30 million by the Scottish Government to reduce NHS waiting times.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Making the announcement, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Neil Gray said the action will “help Scotland’s NHS maximise capacity, build greater resilience and deliver year-on-year reductions in the number of patients who have waited too long for treatment.
"I am pleased to see the Scottish Government investing in our public services – there is a determination to deliver first rate public services and this funding will ensure that the public have access to a health service that works for them."
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