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flag Scotland pauses five NHS treatment centres due to funding, with no decision date set.

flag Scotland’s Finance Secretary Shona Robison has not confirmed whether five additional National Treatment Centres will be built, as the projects remain paused due to funding issues. flag The Scottish Government is conducting a national reassessment of healthcare infrastructure needs, with no timeline set for decisions. flag Health Secretary Neil Gray is leading a strategic review to determine where services are most needed, shifting from individual health board proposals to a centralized approach. flag Some centres may be established within existing hospital facilities by re-purposing space, avoiding new construction. flag The goal is to improve elective care delivery efficiently, potentially using models like the Golden Jubilee Hospital. flag Scottish Labour criticized the government for delays and over £36 million spent on undelivered projects, calling it a failure to deliver. flag The future of the NTC programme remains uncertain.

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