Scots to cut NHS administration
National Health Service administration in Scotland
is to be reduced by replacing 43 health boards and trusts with 15 health
boards by September 30.
The move is part of a general reduction in public
bodies announced by the Scottish Executive on June 21.
The Scottish health minister, Susan Deacon, said:
“By having just one identifiable decision-making body for each NHS area
we are doing much more than just streamlining bureaucracy — we are rebuilding
the NHS as a truly national health service.”
She said that creating the new boards will clarify
responsibility, increase accountability, streamline bureaucracy, improve
planning, and integrate local decision-making.
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