John Swinney, the First Minister of Scotland, announced that the NHS will be central to his government's plans in the lead-up to the next Holyrood election in May 2026. The government aims to address the longstanding frustrations related to making GP appointments and intends to increase health service capacity. Swinney's program outlines various legislative priorities, including tackling child poverty and cost of living issues, as Scotland works to meet its legal targets for reducing child poverty amidst criticisms from opposition parties.
Swinney emphasized that the NHS will be central in his government's plans, highlighting the need to tackle GP appointment frustrations and increase health service capacity.
In his address, Swinney promised serious reforms to address the NHS appointment "lottery," ensuring broad access to healthcare while also tackling child poverty issues.
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