£1 million to tackle NHS Scotland's winter blues

The Scottish Government is allocating almost £1 million to reduce pressure on A&E departments this winter.

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The Scottish Ambulance Service will receive £995,000 to increase staffing for a clinical hub model, which will use GPs to triage patients as calls come in to prevent unnecessary ambulance dispatches.

Health Secretary Neil Gray said improving patient care over the winter months is “a priority”.