The Covid pandemic is having long-lasting impacts on NHS hospital activity, productivity and performance in Scotland, according to a new report. Research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) found that the Scottish NHS handled 8% fewer emergency admissions, elective day patients and outpatient appointments, and 21% fewer elective inpatient admissions, in April-June 2023 than … Continue reading Severe NHS staffing levels are causing Scottish patients to miss out