Scottish NHS Reform Urgently Needed

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Scottish NHS reform 'urgently needed' - watchdog

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Audit Scotland says fundamental change in how NHS services are provided is 'urgently needed' Watchdog says NHS 'is unlikely to be able to meet growing demand' Despite increased spending and staffing in the NHS , Scotland is seeing fewer patients than before pandemic.

First Minister John Swinney says progress is being made despite 'significant increases in demand'.

Audience general says the government must be clear about what the NHS can and cannot afford.

Cuts to social care and community health budgets are having a knock on effect in hospitals.

Recruitment and retention is being addressed with significant pay rises.

But staff costs already amount to 60% of annual health spending, meaning less money to spend elsewhere.

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