UK can learn from Scotland’s NHS – but dangers lie ahead

The unique strengths of Scotland’s NHS, in particular the way it improves quality and safety, could be undermined by serious financial pressure over the next few years.

A report by independent health think-tank The Nuffield Trust says that the UK could learn much from the strengths of Scotland’s NHS – but it goes on to warn that financial pressures could undo the good work that is going on north of the border. Scotland’s Health Minister Shona Robison has welcomed the report and says ‘significant’ reforms are helping improve service delivery. Continue reading UK can learn from Scotland’s NHS – but dangers lie ahead