Health Board Cuts (Pounds) 58.8m to Treat Its Budget Crisis; Fresh Pay Deals, Rising Cost of Drugs and Waiting-Time Guarantees Blamed for Glasgow's Troubles

The HeraldApril 21, 2004

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PLANS to cut hospital beds, health service staff and the availability of the newest drugs to save money were agreed by Scotland's largest health board yesterday.

Schemes to help children with autism, eating disorders and addiction problems will also be affected by Greater Glasgow NHS Board's savings drive.

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Health Board Cuts (Pounds) 58.8m to Treat Its Budget Crisis; Fresh Pay Deals, Rising Cost of Drugs and Waiting-Time Guarantees Blamed for Glasgow's Troubles

Executives admitted that patients would continue to face long delays for some specialist treatments as plans to improve projects are cancelled because of the budget crisis. Tom Divers, board chief executive, warned that health aut...

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