Cash challenge remains but board finances are on track

A midyear financial report indicates that NHS Dumfries and Galloway is "on track" to remain within its maximum permitted overspend of £28 million for 2025/26.

- SHARON LIPTROTT

Progress made NHS Dumfries & Galloway Chief Executive Julie White

This is the upper limit the organisation is allowed, but it is now aiming to achieve a position closer to £25 million.

Last Monday's meeting gave an update on the board's financial challenges with the reported greeted with "cautious optimism."

Board members were asked to note a year-to-date overspend of £14.3 million, which is an improvement on the previous month and reflects the midyear review and cost pressures that are no longer expected to materialise.

It was noted that £7.2 million of planned savings are still to be delivered, which includes £1.8 million of recurring savings.