Funding to make it easier to see a GP and ensure earlier
prevention of illness has been highlighted by First Minister
.
Ahead of the final vote on the 2025-26 Scottish Budget, the First
Minister visited Kirriemuir Medical Practice in Angus to discuss
ways of doing more preventative work and improving access to GPs.
The Budget increases investment in primary care to £2.2 billion,
including £10.5 million to help GPs prevent cardiovascular
disease and frailty.
The First Minister said:
“Protecting, strengthening and renewing our National Health
Service is a central goal of my government, which is why we're
investing a record sum of £21.7 billion in health and social care
in the 2025-26 Budget.
"As we take action to shift the balance of care from hospital
settings to the community, it is imperative that we increase
capacity in primary care. That's why the budget increases
investment in all primary care disciplines to deliver essential
reform and make it easier to see your GP.
“This includes £10.5 million for GPs to provide targeted
support on cardiovascular disease and to prevent frailty by
keeping people well in the community for as long as possible.
This increased investment will make it more likely that health
issues are picked up quickly and dealt with earlier.
“I know that access to GPs is a key issue for many people across
Scotland. We have listened and we are taking action – and
this Budget will deliver the investment to increase capacity and
make it easier for people to get appointments.”
