Clare Haughey MSP says it will mean over £1.7 billion for Lanarkshire services
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey says opposition MSPs must back the Scottish Government ’s Budget to deliver record funding for the NHS.
The increase in funding includes a record of nearly £2 billion for frontline NHS boards – with an increase in funding of £224 million for Lanarkshire. 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.She also highlighted that an additional £200 million has been allocated to reduce waiting lists and improve capacity, which could see over 150,000 extra patients treated as a result.
Clare Haughey said: “The record levels of funding announced by the SNP Scottish Government will make a real difference to people in Rutherglen and Cambuslang – ensuring that people get the care they require in good time by increasing appointments and cutting waiting times.
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