NHS Financial Crisis on Government Radar - DNG Online Limited

NHS financial crisis on government radar - DNG Online Limited

THE Scottish Government are keeping a close eye on the challenging financial situation at NHS Dumfries and Galloway, it has emerged. The organisation has been escalated to Stage 3 of the NHS Scotland Support and Intervention Framework for finance due to ongoing concerns about its financial sustainability. And that means enhanced monitoring, additional support, and increased oversight by the government. Health bosses accept there are still signif…

NHS Board briefed on ‘significant’ financial challenges

SIGNIFICANT financial challenges continue to be faced by NHS Dumfries and Galloway, its Board was informed at a meeting yesterday.   A report noted that in June 2025 the Board had approved a financial plan for 2025/26 with a projected overspend of £28 million.   The financial plan has been accepted by Scottish Government – who recognised that it did not meet the £25 million deficit limit which it had set, but that the Board continues to look at …