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flag Scotland plans 290 new ambulance hires, £20M in social care, and flu vaccine push amid winter health system concerns.

flag Scotland’s NHS is preparing for a challenging winter amid warnings of a severe flu season, with Health Secretary Neil Gray announcing a plan to recruit 290 ambulance staff, invest £20 million in social care, and improve emergency response systems. flag Gray cited progress in reducing waiting times and improved system resilience, while urging flu vaccinations. flag However, the Royal College of Nursing Scotland criticized the plan as inadequate, highlighting ongoing issues like corridor care and delayed hospital discharges. flag Political tensions persist, with Scottish Labour accusing the SNP of a systemic NHS crisis, while First Minister John Swinney blamed UK government policies for worsening pressures.

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