- Health Secretary outlines key aims of “generational”
investment
Additional investment will “cement the position of general
practice as the critical front door to our national health
service”, Health Secretary has told GPs in Aberdeen.
Speaking at the annual conference of BMA Scotland's Local Medical
Committees, Mr Gray outlined the key aims of the recently
announced funding package of £531 million over the next three
years.
They include:
- record investment to expand the general practice workforce
- improving general practice sustainability and wellbeing of
staff
- expanding digital technology including accelerating of the
delivery of digital prescribing
- further funding to address health inequalities
Mr Gray said:
“The funding package for general practice isn't just about
incremental change - it's about NHS reform and building a strong,
sustainable future for both the NHS and general practice. An NHS
with general practice at its heart delivering exceptional patient
care while supporting its workforce.
“This is the largest investment in core GP services to date in
Scotland and will significantly boost recruitment from next year,
helping to deliver the capacity needed to improve services for
patients. It will help us as we shift the focus of care from
acute to community.
“This is in addition to a £46 million uplift for pay and expenses
earlier this year for GPs and practice staff, and £15 million in
2025-26 to support immediate recruitment needs. I thank the BMA
for their constructive discussions and look forward to working
with the sector to ensure patients have the best possible care
available, as close to home as possible.
“The investment we've secured is generational, to secure
transformation of services, and this work coupled with our pilot
of 15 new walk-in GP centres will ensure we create a health
system that truly meets the needs of the people of Scotland.”
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