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Whilst councils have made significant savings, the cost of delivering services is rising faster than available funding.

Delays in discharging patients from hospital affect people

The NHS in Scotland has not improved in line with commitments made by the Scottish Government, despite having more staff and more money.

Rising charges and reduced spending impacting council culture and leisure services.

NHS Scotland’s governance arrangements need to be strengthened to deliver the scale of reform needed across the health service.

A Scottish Government agreement with GPs to improve general practice has failed to deliver on several of its commitments.

Community health and social care finances are increasin

Scotland’s councils continue to face severe financial pressures.