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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Tom Eden

NHS facing ‘dangerous mix’ of rising waiting times and record vacancies – Sarwar

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Scotland’s NHS is facing a “dangerous mix” of growing waiting lists and staff shortages but the Government’s recovery plan will not improve the situation, Anas Sarwar has warned.

The Scottish Labour leader challenged the First Minister about increasing numbers of people waiting for treatment and record levels of nursing and midwifery vacancies.

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