SNP urged to 'get a grip' of NHS as millions spent on consultancy services

12th August 2025

SNP ministers have been told to "get a grip" on NHS Scotland's use of external consultants after new figures revealed that health boards across the country have spent millions on external management consultants since 2019/20.

The public money spent on consultants includes £97,000 paid by Public Health Scotland to KPMG in 2022-23 and £205,692 paid by NHS Highlands to a company specialising in conflict management resolution.

Read the full article at The Scotsman