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BREAKING: First Minister Cuts NHS Scotland’s Boards from 11 to 2
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BREAKING: First Minister Cuts NHS Scotland’s Boards from 11 to 2

First Minister John Swinney has presented his Programme for the Scottish Government for 2026 to 2031. This includes cutting 9 NHS mainland health boards, reducing the number from 11 to 2.

Nirmi Parekh · Sep 1st 2026

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