Scotland's NHS is on ‘life support’ facing a £1.4 billion funding gap, Labour says
SCOTLAND’S NHS is “on life support” as it faces a £1.4 billion funding gap, Labour warns today.
Data collected by the party shows Scotland’s Integrated Joint Boards (IJBs) have a combined budget gap in excess of £415 million before in-year cuts and forced savings.
Scotland’s health boards are heading for a projected accumulated deficit for the financial year 2024/25 of some £947 million.
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