Local MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop, has welcomed a record £2 billion increase in frontline NHS spending, taking overall health and social care investment to £21 billion.
Commenting Fiona said:
“Ensuring the NHS has the protection it needs is a clear priority in this Budget and I welcome this record funding increase.
“This funding increase will ensure faster more accessible care for people across West Lothian.
“The Scottish Government have delivered a record £2 billion increase in frontline NHS funding which will reduce waiting times, improve access to GPs and expand the innovative ‘Hospital at Home’ service.
“I know that the NHS is a key issue for my Constituents and this Scottish Budget is taking decisive steps to ensure that the public services that people across West Lothian rely on are supported.”
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