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NHS Health Boards Under Fire | Aberdeen News
Scotland’s NHS could face a major restructuring as the government eyes slashing from fourteen territorial health boards and seven special ones down to just a few, aiming to cut costs and boost efficiency. This move follows the SNP’s manifesto pledge to consolidate corporate bodies and comes amid billions spent annually on health and social care — much of it routed through these boards. High-profile scandals, including child infection cases and a disgraced surgeon, have intensified scrutiny, with critics arguing multiple boards waste public money. Yet opponents warn centralization could harm…
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