£2bn More For Scottish NHS Boards Announced In The Budget £200million To Reduce Waiting Times

5th December 2024

Shona Robison said, "My biggest financial commitment today is, therefore, to our NHS.

"Today's budget provides a record £21bn for health and social care.

"An increase of £2bn for frontline NHS Boards

The finance secretary says £200m will reduce waiting times and improve capacity, to reform the service and make it more efficient.

She says by March 2026 no one will wait longer than 12 months for a new outpatient appointment, inpatient treatment or day case treatment.

Robison says over 150,000 extra patients will be treated as a result.

She says the funding will also deliver additional support for GPs, targeted to address known pressures in relation to waiting times and prevention.