Summary
Scotland's first minister, John Swinney, announced the creation of a network of walk-in GP services to offer a million more medical appointments. The new service will start at 15 sites and expand, operating seven days a week to make healthcare more accessible. Swinney also emphasized Scottish independence efforts and criticized the UK government's policies on healthcare staffing.
Key Facts
- Scotland plans to create a network of walk-in GP services open seven days a week from noon to 8:00 PM.
- The goal is to add one million more medical appointments across Scotland.
- The initiative starts at 15 locations and will expand throughout the country.
- This was announced during Swinney's speech at the SNP conference in Aberdeen.
- Swinney also stressed the importance of Scottish independence and a new referendum.
- He criticized UK policies that have cut overseas nurse recruitments by 80%.
- Swinney proposed sponsoring overseas workers to support care homes in Scotland.
- SNP members support Swinney's plans, including steps for a potential independence referendum.
