Extra cash for health board 10/2/13
Western Isles health board is getting an extra 1.7 million from the Scottish Government.
The additional money to run health services locally comes on top of the health board’s
allocation of £60.7 million for the coming financial year.
Health Secretary Alex Neil said: “Despite a difficult economic climate, we know how
important it is that we continue to invest in our NHS – that is why we have protected
health spending so we can continue to deliver a first class service to patients across
the country.
“It is right that, despite protected budgets, the NHS is as efficient as possible
with taxpayer’s money.
“That is why all health boards are making efficiency savings in excess of three per
cent, which will be reinvested in frontline services.”
