The UK Government has been told to back off from attempting to 'involve themselves in devolved areas'
Secretary claimed he is “open to requests” from patients in Scotland and Wales to be treated by NHS England amid record waiting lists.
Matheson pointed to junior doctor's strikes impacting services in England, strikes that the Scottish Government have managed to avoid going ahead. “In Wales, more than 73,000 people are waiting over 77 weeks for treatment, and at least 21,600 people are waiting over 78 weeks for an outpatient, day case or inpatient appointment in Scotland,” it said.“In England, waiting times for patients over 78 weeks have been virtually eliminated.”
“Rather than attempting to involve themselves in devolved areas, the UK Government would be well served focusing on tackling the many issues in the health service south of the border.
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